Mark Pacich

Mark Pacich serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Southeast office (S1002A), where he plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of defense contract performance through rigorous oversight of technical compliance and quality assurance processes. He manages acquisitions for highly specialized electrical and electronic components essential to national security systems, with a focus on validating manufacturing processes, supply chain resilience, and delivery readiness for precision mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to safeguard the reliability of defense hardware by enforcing contractual obligations related to inspection, test procedures, and conformance to military specifications. Pacich collaborates closely with a broad base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in high-reliability electrical components, including firms certified under AS9100 and ISO 13485 standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD requirements for traceability, lot control, and nonconformance resolution. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and continuous quality monitoring, fostering partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate robust quality management systems and proven track records in defense-critical environments. Pacich’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification, prioritizing mission-critical performance and supply chain security. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, he evaluates all offerors based on technical merit, production capacity, and compliance readiness. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 335999—All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing—encompassing custom circuit boards, high-voltage connectors, sensor assemblies, and other mission-critical electronic subsystems. He possesses deep expertise in the technical domains of military-grade electronics, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental testing standards such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.