Medard R. Kowalski

Medard R. Kowalski serves as a Contract Specialist at DLA Distribution, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain the Department of Defense’s global logistics infrastructure. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition contracts, Kowalski specializes in securing warehousing, material handling, and industrial maintenance services essential to military supply chain readiness. His portfolio primarily supports the efficient storage, packaging, and distribution of defense materiel, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and DLA’s strategic imperatives for supply chain resilience and standardized hazardous materials handling. Kowalski maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Kingsley Builders, Inc., Souza Construction, Inc., Constructicon Corp, Vet Con Souza, and SDC TideWater JV, LLC—organizations with demonstrated expertise in facility construction, industrial equipment installation, and maintenance services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure and maintenance solutions under tight operational timelines. These partnerships are typically structured as firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and compliance with defense-specific standards. While the majority of his acquisitions (77.8%) are unrestricted, Kowalski demonstrates meaningful support for small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of his contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and a small but intentional allocation to 8(a) competed programs. His socioeconomic contracting approach aligns with DLA’s goal of fostering a diverse supplier base without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), followed by industrial equipment manufacturing (333922, 333924) and commercial/industrial machinery repair (811310). Kowalski’s technical expertise centers on procuring warehouse automation systems, material handling equipment, and maintenance services for high-value defense logistics infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity across global distribution hubs.