Mich'el White

Mich’el White serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime division, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical mechanical and fabricated metal components essential to the operational readiness of naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. Specializing in industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission parts, and ordnance accessories, White ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical hardware that sustains the functionality of ships, armored vehicles, and field-deployed equipment. Their work directly supports DLA’s core mission of maintaining global logistics readiness through reliable, high-performance components sourced from qualified industrial suppliers. White maintains consistent procurement relationships with established defense contractors including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in precision fabrication, metalworking, and industrial piping systems. The working relationship pattern emphasizes long-term supplier reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to military specifications, with a preference for contractors demonstrating robust quality control and just-in-time delivery capabilities. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic targeting. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of qualified manufacturers capable of meeting stringent defense performance standards. White’s procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and 326122 (Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing engineered components for fluid control, pressure systems, and mechanical interfaces. Their technical focus centers on industrial-grade fittings, seals, and fabricated metal assemblies that must withstand extreme environments, ensuring compatibility with military-grade platforms and compliance with ASME, ANSI, and MIL-SPEC standards.