Samuel Frankfort

Samuel Frankfort serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Energy, supporting the agency’s mission to ensure the uninterrupted supply of critical energy resources to U.S. military forces worldwide. He manages complex acquisitions in engineering services, overseeing contracts that design, optimize, and sustain fuel logistics infrastructure across global operational theaters. His work directly enables mission readiness by securing technical expertise for fuel storage, distribution systems, and energy infrastructure modernization, aligning with DLA Energy’s strategic imperatives for resilience and operational continuity. Frankfort’s portfolio is exclusively focused on professional engineering services, reflecting a high degree of technical specificity in acquisition planning and contract execution. His primary contractor relationships are centered on Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) and United Capital Investments Group, both of which provide specialized engineering and logistics support for global fuel supply chain operations. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that emphasize technical reliability, international coordination, and mission-critical service delivery. Frankfort’s contracting approach prioritizes proven capability and operational compatibility over competitive bidding, resulting in a highly concentrated vendor base with deep institutional knowledge of defense energy requirements. Frankfort’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical expertise and global operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with DLA Energy’s mission-critical mandate where specialized capabilities are scarce and demand is non-negotiable. His acquisition focus is entirely within NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing petroleum logistics engineering, fuel system design, infrastructure assessment, and energy distribution optimization. He procures high-level technical services requiring advanced engineering credentials and defense-sector experience, ensuring that all contracted work meets stringent military standards for safety, scalability, and global interoperability.