Thomas Marcum

Thomas Marcum serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Disposition Services Headquarters, overseeing the lawful and environmentally compliant disposition of excess and surplus Department of Defense property. His role centers on managing acquisitions that facilitate the recovery, recycling, and redistribution of reusable materials, particularly metallic and non-metallic scrap generated from military demilitarization operations. He handles contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to maximize resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact, primarily through wholesale recycling and material recovery channels. His procurement activities ensure compliance with federal sustainability mandates and defense logistics standards. Marcum maintains consistent working relationships with specialized recyclers and material handlers, including KUWAIT ULTRA GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY, HUB SCRAP METALS, LLC, and EASTERN SURPLUS & EQUIPMENT CO. These vendors are selected for their expertise in processing military surplus metals and non-metallic components, ensuring proper demilitarization, segregation, and resale of recovered materials. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, vertically integrated recyclers capable of handling large-volume, high-turnover material streams under strict DoD regulatory oversight. Marcum’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on operational efficiency and market-based pricing rather than socioeconomic targeting, though vendor qualifications remain stringent to ensure environmental compliance and logistical reliability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423930 (Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers), indicating deep specialization in the wholesale trading of scrap metals, plastics, and other recyclables derived from defense demilitarization. He rarely engages in leasing or manufacturing contracts, underscoring his technical expertise in material recovery supply chains and circular economy practices within the defense logistics ecosystem.