Teresa Rivera-Cruz

Teresa Rivera-Cruz serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support organization, responsible for managing complex acquisitions critical to military readiness and operational sustainment. She oversees the procurement of specialized equipment including aircraft auxiliary systems, deployable infrastructure, and industrial machinery essential to field operations. Her work directly supports DLA Troop Support’s mission to ensure logistical continuity for deployed forces by securing durable, high-performance systems ranging from climate control units to specialized containers and material handling equipment. Rivera-Cruz manages the full lifecycle of contracts, from requirement validation through award and performance monitoring, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche manufacturers with proven expertise in defense-grade aerospace components, thermal systems, and ruggedized industrial equipment. Rivera-Cruz favors long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing technical certifications and validated production capabilities, ensuring reliability and interoperability across military platforms. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 86.2% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. However, she consistently allocates 13.8% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Rivera-Cruz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in aviation support systems. She also frequently procures construction machinery, wood containers, industrial trucks, and general-purpose machinery under NAICS 333120, 321920, 333924, and 333998. Her technical domain spans aerospace logistics, deployable infrastructure, and field-hardened equipment, requiring precise alignment with military specifications and environmental performance standards.