RANDY ITH

Randy Ith serves as the primary procurement lead for the Land Supplier Opns Engines under the Department of Defense’s DLA Land and Maritime, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical engine components and propulsion system hardware essential for military land and maritime platforms. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for high-reliability parts such as cylinder heads, valve systems, precision piping assemblies, and regulated fuel delivery components. Ith ensures procurement aligns with operational readiness requirements, prioritizing technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance standards for defense-grade engine systems. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Ith’s procurement activities are directed toward manufacturers with proven expertise in defense-compliant engine parts and engineered fluid systems. He engages with a network of qualified industrial suppliers capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on quality assurance, just-in-time delivery, and engineering collaboration for component customization. Ith’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and supply chain reliability, though it does not preclude small business participation when vendors meet technical thresholds. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336310 (Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 326220 (Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in internal combustion engine subsystems and high-pressure fluid transfer systems. Ith specializes in sourcing precision-engineered components that operate under extreme thermal and mechanical stress, ensuring compatibility with armored vehicle, naval, and expeditionary powertrain architectures.