Tricia Wintersteen

Tricia Wintersteen serves as a primary procurement lead for DLA Maritime – Puget Sound (SPMYM2), where she plays a central role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components essential for naval vessel sustainment. Her acquisitions focus on high-reliability hardware including precision valves, welding systems, control assemblies, and specialized fasteners that directly support the operational readiness of U.S. Navy platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation through award and administration—ensuring alignment with Defense Logistics Agency standards and maritime supply chain resilience objectives. Wintersteen maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors such as DRS Naval Power Systems Inc., COB Industries, Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Machines & Methods Inc., and EHB Supply. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized manufacturers with proven expertise in defense-grade components, particularly those capable of meeting stringent military specifications for durability, traceability, and quality assurance. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and responsive delivery to support time-sensitive shipyard and fleet maintenance cycles. A strong advocate for small business participation, Wintersteen consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts, with over 86% of her acquisitions structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with modest but intentional support for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses, reinforcing DLA’s mandate to foster inclusive industrial base development. Her technical procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 333998 (miscellaneous general purpose machinery), 333992 (welding and soldering equipment), and 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), underscoring expertise in sourcing industrial components critical to shipboard systems. She routinely engages suppliers with capabilities in abrasive manufacturing, electronic component fabrication, and precision metalworking, ensuring the Navy receives mission-critical hardware that meets rigorous performance and certification standards.