Amanda M. Collins

Amanda Collins serves as a Contract Specialist at DLA Land Warren, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components essential to the readiness of U.S. ground forces. Her portfolio centers on the acquisition of armored vehicle subsystems, powertrain assemblies, transmission systems, and tactical transport components, ensuring operational continuity for Department of Defense land warfare platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to validate technical requirements and ensure compliance with military specifications for high-reliability defense systems. Collins maintains consistent contracting relationships with key defense industrial base partners including ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, Oshkosh Defense, Renk America, SCI Technology, and Varec NV. These partnerships reflect a focus on established Tier 1 and specialized suppliers with proven capabilities in military-grade manufacturing, systems integration, and ruggedized electronics. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment, and performance-based contracting to support sustained readiness and rapid fielding of critical components under demanding operational conditions. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted—reflecting the specialized nature of the components required—Collins actively supports small business participation, with approximately 20.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently leverages small business capabilities in niche manufacturing and subsystem integration, aligning socioeconomic goals with mission-critical procurement needs without compromising technical rigor or supply chain resilience. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 336350 for transmission and powertrain parts, 336992 for armored vehicle components, and 332994 for ordnance accessories, underscoring deep expertise in ground vehicle systems engineering. She specializes in procuring precision-engineered mechanical subsystems, electro-mechanical actuators, and mission-critical electronic controls that meet stringent MIL-SPEC and SAE standards, ensuring compatibility across armored fleets and tactical platforms.