Zachary Rodriguez

Zachary Rodriguez serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime division (SPE7M1), responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary systems. His work directly supports the operational readiness of military platforms by procuring high-performance parts including industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission equipment, and ordnance accessories. Rodriguez handles a diverse portfolio of competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, ensuring timely delivery of components that sustain the functionality of ships, armored vehicles, and mobile defense systems. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC—organizations known for their expertise in precision manufacturing and defense-grade component supply. Rodriguez fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, just-in-time delivery protocols, and compliance with military specifications such as MIL-STD and SAE standards, ensuring reliable performance under extreme operational conditions. His procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 64.9% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while maintaining a significant commitment to small business participation at 35.1% through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages the small business ecosystem to enhance innovation and supply chain resilience without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Rodriguez’s technical focus centers on NAICS 336350 (motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts), 336411 (aircraft manufacturing), and 333618 (other engine equipment), reflecting deep expertise in powertrain systems, aerospace-grade components, and auxiliary engine subsystems. His acquisitions span precision-machined metal parts, hydraulic actuators, and mission-critical fastening systems used across armored fleets and maritime platforms.