Xavier Perez

Xavier Perez serves as the primary procurement lead for C and T Supply Chain under the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical textile and fabric-based equipment essential to troop readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized apparel, tactical gear, and engineered textile components used in body armor, hydration systems, headwear, and field equipment. He ensures compliance with military specifications and operational requirements, coordinating with technical evaluators and logistics teams to deliver durable, high-performance materials under demanding global conditions. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the Department of Defense’s mandate to sustain combat-effective forces through reliable, standards-compliant supply chains. Perez works closely with a select group of certified manufacturers and specialty textile mills with proven capabilities in producing military-grade fabrics, cordage, and tire fabric components. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with expertise in ASTM and MIL-SPEC compliance, emphasizing supply chain resilience, traceability, and quality control. His working relationships are built on technical proficiency, on-time delivery performance, and adherence to defense industrial base standards, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of scaling production to meet surge requirements. Perez’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and production capacity over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified manufacturers with the specialized equipment and expertise required for defense-grade textile production. His primary focus is on NAICS 314994—Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills—reflecting deep expertise in the procurement of high-tensile, abrasion-resistant, and weather-stable textile products. He specializes in acquiring engineered fabrics for ballistic protection, moisture-wicking tactical apparel, and reinforced webbing systems, demonstrating advanced knowledge of fiber chemistry, weave structures, and military-specific performance criteria.