Rick Pangelinan

Rick Pangelinan serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick facility under the Department of the Army, supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s mission to equip warfighters with advanced soldier systems. He manages acquisitions for specialized textile-based protective gear, flame-resistant combat apparel, and mission-critical technical instrumentation designed for extreme battlefield environments. His work directly enables the development and fielding of life-sustaining equipment, including advanced moisture management fabrics, ballistic-resistant textiles, and integrated protective layering systems essential for soldier survivability and operational readiness. Pangelinan maintains consistent contracting relationships with EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which specialize in high-performance textile manufacturing and precision fabrication for defense applications. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep technical expertise in military-grade material science and certified production capabilities for regulated defense standards. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and repeat vendor engagement, indicating a strategic reliance on established contractors with proven track records in meeting stringent military specifications. His contracting activity shows a 100% focus on non-set-aside procurements, indicating a primary emphasis on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, the nature of the work often necessitates specialized manufacturers with niche certifications, which may include small businesses without formal set-aside designation. Pangelinan’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 314999 — All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills — reflecting deep specialization in advanced textile manufacturing for defense use. He procures flame-resistant fabrics, moisture-wicking combat uniforms, embedded sensor textiles, and multi-layered protective ensembles engineered to meet Army Regulation and MIL-SPEC standards, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of materials science, soldier systems, and defense logistics.