Mandy Phipps-Kuhlman

Mandy Phipps-Kuhlman serves as a primary procurement lead within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for industrial valves, fluid power fittings, pipe assemblies, and auxiliary equipment used in armored vehicles, naval vessels, and aerospace platforms. Her work ensures the sustained operational readiness of DoD platforms by securing high-performance parts that meet stringent military specifications, often under urgent delivery timelines. She plays a central role in executing strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with DLA’s global logistics mission. Phipps-Kuhlman maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Triman Industries Inc., ECI Defense Group, Inc., ITL LLC, Kampi Components Co. Inc., and Pioneer Industries, LLC—each recognized for their expertise in precision manufacturing of defense-grade components. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability, technical compliance with MIL-SPEC standards, and responsiveness to urgent operational requirements. She frequently engages with vendors possessing specialized capabilities in metallurgy, pressure testing, and aerospace-certified fabrication, fostering collaborative supply chain resilience. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is modest at 5.8% under Total Small Business Set-Asides, she occasionally leverages Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating targeted support for veteran-owned enterprises within a predominantly unrestricted acquisition environment. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336413 and 336419 for aircraft and missile subsystems. She specializes in procuring hydraulic and pneumatic control components, sealing devices, and precision-fabricated metal assemblies critical to propulsion, fluid systems, and ordnance handling—requiring deep domain knowledge in mechanical engineering standards and defense supply chain logistics.