Nicholas Smarro

Nicholas Smarro serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Troop Support, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and infrastructure. He specializes in managing full lifecycle contracts for specialized apparel and textile systems essential to troop welfare and field operations, including climate-adaptive uniforms, protective gear, and deployable fabric-based solutions. His work ensures that military personnel receive durable, standards-compliant clothing and textile systems tailored to extreme environmental conditions, directly contributing to force readiness and logistical resilience across global theaters. Smarro maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with a select group of high-performing 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 military-spec fabrication, technical textile engineering, and rapid prototyping of mission-essential garments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance under MIL-SPEC standards, and supply chain reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance, innovation, and on-time delivery. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Smarro directs 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small manufacturers. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small businesses with proven capabilities in defense-grade apparel production and technical textile innovation. This approach strengthens the industrial base while promoting competition and agility in the supply chain. His primary focus lies within NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), where he procures specialized military uniforms, insulated gear, moisture-wicking fabrics, and modular clothing systems designed for austere environments. His technical expertise spans material science, ballistic protection textiles, and environmental performance testing, ensuring all acquisitions meet DoD durability and functional requirements for global deployments.