Megan Wherrity

Megan Wherrity serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Troop Support, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain military readiness through the acquisition of critical logistical and operational equipment. She specializes in managing complex contracts for apparel, textile-based systems, and deployable infrastructure essential to troop welfare and field operations. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical gear, including climate-adaptive uniforms, protective textiles, and specialized fabric systems used in tactical and medical environments. She operates under the SPE8E8 contracting office, aligning acquisitions with Defense Logistics Agency standards for quality, durability, and supply chain resilience. Wherrity maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in defense-grade apparel manufacturing, engineered textile systems, and modular environmental control components. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, performance history, and adherence to military specifications such as MIL-SPEC and ASTM standards for protective fabrics. A strong advocate for small business participation, Wherrity consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of her portfolio to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to equitable access and supplier diversity across the textile and apparel manufacturing sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315210 and 315250, encompassing cut-and-sew apparel manufacturing for military use, with secondary emphasis on broadwoven fabric production under NAICS 313210. She procures high-performance uniforms, moisture-wicking garments, flame-resistant textiles, and integrated fabric systems for deployable shelters and medical containment units, demonstrating deep technical expertise in defense textile engineering and tactical gear lifecycle management.