Source Approval Officer

The Source Approval Officer at DLA Land Warren plays a critical role in enabling the Department of Defense’s land warfare readiness by overseeing the procurement of high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for armored vehicles, tactical transport systems, and combat support platforms. Responsible for source selection and contract award decisions, this position ensures alignment with stringent military performance standards and lifecycle sustainment requirements. The officer specializes in acquiring mission-critical subsystems including transmission systems, powertrain assemblies, armored hull components, and embedded electronic control units, directly supporting the operational readiness of ground forces across active and reserve units. The officer maintains sustained partnerships with key industrial providers including ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These relationships are built on technical collaboration, long-term supply chain stability, and adherence to defense-specific quality controls such as AS9100 and MIL-STD-461. Vendor engagement emphasizes proven capability in manufacturing ruggedized components for extreme environments, with a preference for contractors possessing established track records in defense production and rapid response logistics. There is no set-aside preference in this officer’s procurement portfolio; all acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical performance, reliability, and schedule certainty over socioeconomic categorization, with awards consistently awarded based on merit, compliance, and system integration capability rather than certification status. The officer’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336992, encompassing military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing, with minor activity in related categories such as printed circuit assembly and specialized electrical components. Expertise centers on the acquisition of hardened mechanical systems, drivetrain assemblies, and mission-critical electronic subsystems engineered for battlefield durability, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD ground vehicle architecture and sustainment lifecycle requirements.