Maj Joseph Misch

Joseph M. Misch serves as a Contracting Officer with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, responsible for managing complex energy logistics acquisitions critical to sustaining global military operations. In this role, he executes full lifecycle contract actions for petroleum-based fuels, natural gas, and specialized transportation services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness requirements. His portfolio centers on securing resilient fuel supply chains through strategic sourcing, performance-based contracting, and risk-mitigated vendor management, directly supporting the Department of Defense’s energy security objectives. Misch maintains a focused contracting relationship with Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) and United Capital Investments Group, both of which provide essential fuel procurement and distribution services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, high-capacity vendors with proven global logistics capabilities and infrastructure to support expeditionary and theater-wide energy demands. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity over competitive bidding, resulting in sustained, long-term vendor engagements rather than transactional procurement cycles. Misch’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on maximizing operational efficiency and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not a primary driver of his award decisions, his contracting practices remain fully compliant with federal requirements, prioritizing mission need and vendor performance above socioeconomic criteria. His primary procurement activities align with NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 484230 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Long-Distance), reflecting deep expertise in fuel supply chain management and heavy-haul transportation logistics. He routinely procures refined petroleum products, bulk fuel delivery systems, and specialized fuel handling equipment, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense energy infrastructure, hazardous material transport, and international fuel procurement protocols.