Vanessa Cirminiello

Vanessa Cirminiello serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Troop Support, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain troop readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical apparel and textile systems. She manages a high-volume portfolio of contracts for specialized clothing, protective gear, and apparel accessories essential to operational deployment, field conditions, and individual soldier welfare. Her work ensures that U.S. military personnel receive durable, compliant, and performance-tested uniform systems aligned with DoD technical specifications and environmental standards. Cirminiello maintains strong, ongoing relationships with leading manufacturers including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and JOHNSON CONTROLS NAVY SYSTEMS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade textile manufacturing, climate-adaptive fabric systems, and modular apparel integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and compliance with military specifications such as MIL-SPEC and MIL-STD standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding access for small manufacturers with specialized capabilities in apparel production. While the majority of her contracts remain open competition, she consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified small businesses in the defense supply chain. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) and 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), where she procures everything from tactical uniforms and cold-weather gear to moisture-wicking underlayers and integrated load-bearing accessories. Her technical expertise spans textile engineering, protective material performance, and military-specific fit and function requirements, ensuring that acquired apparel meets the rigorous demands of global operational environments.