Tawanda Curry

Tawanda Curry serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Energy Directorate (SPE605), supporting the critical mission of securing and distributing energy resources to sustain global military operations. Responsible for managing complex energy supply contracts, Curry oversees the acquisition of petroleum-based fuels, natural gas, and related logistical infrastructure essential to operational readiness across all DoD branches. Their work centers on ensuring reliable, resilient fuel supply chains through strategic contracting actions that align with national defense energy priorities, with a focus on long-term contractual stability and supply chain security. Curry maintains primary contracting relationships with Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) and United Capital Investments Group, both of which provide essential fuel supply and distribution services under long-term, performance-based agreements. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, global energy providers capable of delivering consistent, high-volume fuel logistics under austere and expeditionary conditions. The contracting approach emphasizes mission-critical reliability over volume-based competition, fostering stable vendor relationships grounded in performance metrics and supply chain resilience. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting a mission-first approach prioritizing capability, scalability, and operational continuity over socioeconomic categorization. This pattern underscores a commitment to securing the most capable and reliable energy providers regardless of business size or certification status, aligning with DLA Energy’s mandate to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability for combatant commands. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a primary focus on upstream energy supply and fuel sourcing, complemented by NAICS 513120 (Periodical Publishers), which supports energy logistics documentation, regulatory compliance reporting, and operational publications. Curry’s expertise lies in energy supply chain contracting, with deep familiarity in fuel specification compliance, international logistics coordination, and defense-specific energy procurement regulations.