Margaret K Ross

Meg M Ross supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution mission by managing procurement activities critical to sustaining the global defense supply chain. Responsible for acquiring logistics infrastructure and operational support services, she ensures the reliable storage, handling, and distribution of military materiel through strategic contracting decisions. Her portfolio centers on warehousing, facility maintenance, and technical systems that enable efficient supply chain operations, with a focus on contracts that enhance readiness and modernize distribution capabilities across DLA’s network. Ross maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in construction, facility services, and logistics infrastructure, including Constructicon Corp, Souza Construction, Inc., and Martinez Services, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services under stringent DoD standards. Her contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a focus on contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in warehouse modernization, hazardous material handling, and facility systems integration. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with over 65% of awards issued under open competition and nearly 28% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While 8(a) competed set-asides account for 6.7% of her awards, her approach reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation without compromising operational requirements, aligning with DLA’s goal of fostering a resilient and diverse supplier base. Ross’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), reflecting her leadership in acquiring storage, packaging, and material handling services essential to military readiness. She also oversees acquisitions in facility systems, including plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors (238220), as well as technical services related to industrial process control and computer systems design. Her expertise spans the integration of physical infrastructure with digital logistics systems to support a modern, responsive defense supply chain.