Samuel N. Newberry

Samuel N. Newberry serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions of subsistence and medical support commodities to sustain U.S. military forces across the Indo-Pacific region. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to ensure uninterrupted food service and nutritional readiness in both garrisoned and austere operational environments. He specializes in the acquisition of perishable prepared foods and commercial bakery products under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, often leveraging simplified acquisition authorities for time-sensitive requirements. His portfolio is strategically aligned with the logistical demands of forward-deployed and remote units, requiring precise coordination with suppliers capable of meeting strict military nutrition and safety standards. Newberry maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including HAM PRODUCE & SEAFOOD INC, MANSON PRODUCTS CO., INC., and PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF GUAM, INC. These vendors are selected for their proven ability to deliver high-volume, temperature-controlled food products under rigorous quality control protocols and just-in-time delivery timelines. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with military specification standards, and regional supply chain resilience, particularly in Guam and other Pacific theater locations where logistics complexity is elevated. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to foster small business participation while maintaining operational flexibility. He consistently prioritizes small businesses capable of meeting stringent federal food safety and defense logistics requirements. Newberry’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) and 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), reflecting his focus on ready-to-eat meals, shelf-stable rations, and baked goods tailored to military dietary standards. His domain knowledge includes HACCP compliance, military specification packaging, and cold chain logistics essential for sustaining troop readiness in remote and tropical environments.