Quanda Singleton

Quanda Singleton serves as the primary procurement lead for C and T Supply Chain under the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical textile and apparel systems essential to troop readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized gear—including tactical headwear, hydration systems, protective apparel, and fabric components integrated into body armor and visors—Singleton ensures timely delivery of field-tested equipment to global operational environments. Their role is central to sustaining combat-effective forces by aligning procurement strategy with operational requirements and technical specifications defined by military standards. Singleton 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 partnerships are built on proven technical capability in advanced textile manufacturing, moisture-wicking fabric development, and ruggedized component integration. The working relationship is characterized by long-term collaboration, performance-based evaluations, and a focus on innovation in materials science to meet evolving battlefield demands. Singleton demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient supplier base of small, agile manufacturers capable of meeting stringent DoD performance and quality benchmarks. No other socioeconomic set-asides are utilized, indicating a focused emphasis on broad small business inclusion rather than targeted categories. The procurement portfolio is exclusively aligned with NAICS 314999—All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills—reflecting deep expertise in non-apparel textile manufacturing for defense applications. Singleton specializes in sourcing technical fabrics, laminated materials, webbing systems, and custom-sewn components that meet MIL-SPEC requirements for durability, flame resistance, and environmental adaptability in extreme conditions.