Saul Duarte

Saul Duarte serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Land at Aberdeen, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission to sustain and modernize land-based defense platforms through the acquisition of mission-critical electronic and electro-mechanical systems. He manages contracting actions for advanced signal processing components, avionics, radio and data transmission equipment, and precision power and control systems essential to military command, control, and tactical operations. His work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability electronics and instrumentation used across armored vehicles, battlefield communication networks, and field-deployable command nodes. Duarte maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized technology providers including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Carson Industries, Inc., and Creating Technology Solutions, LLC. These partners are frequently selected for their expertise in custom electronic assembly, ruggedized communication hardware, and mission-specific electro-mechanical integration. His procurement approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contract management, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and rapid response capabilities. Duarte’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing performance, reliability, and delivery timelines in a high-stakes operational environment. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated equally on technical merit and past performance. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring Electrical Signals), 335210 (Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing), and 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring ruggedized, military-grade components for signal conditioning, power distribution, and real-time data acquisition systems used in tactical and command environments.