Allison Kopp

Allison D. Kopp serves as a Contract Specialist within the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, a critical component of the Department of Defense responsible for the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. In this role, she executes end-to-end acquisition processes for munitions systems, including production, packaging, storage, and demilitarization contracts, ensuring operational readiness for land, air, and naval forces. Her work directly supports the Command’s mission to modernize warfighting capabilities and sustain resilient supply chains, with a focus on compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards and defense-specific procurement protocols. Kopp cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of defense industrial base vendors, including manufacturers of ammunition components, specialized packaging materials, and explosive-related adhesives. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with mid-tier and small businesses capable of meeting stringent military specifications for safety, quality, and traceability. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain security, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kopp prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to small businesses without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based inclusion strategy aligned with DoD-wide goals for equitable access. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332993 (ammunition manufacturing) and 333992 (welding and soldering equipment), reflecting expertise in high-hazard production systems and precision manufacturing. She also regularly acquires wood containers, abrasive products, and industrial adhesives essential for safe munitions handling and packaging. Kopp’s technical domain expertise spans ordnance logistics, hazardous material compliance, and defense manufacturing standards, positioning her as a key enabler of the Army’s conventional munitions readiness.