Amanda Davidson-Zellar

Amanda Davidson-Zellar serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems for the Department of the Army. She is responsible for executing complex acquisition strategies for armored vehicle platforms, tactical wheeled systems, and associated ordnance components, ensuring alignment with operational readiness requirements and technological advancement goals. Her work centers on full-spectrum contracting activities—from initial requirements validation through contract award and performance oversight—focusing on high-priority defense systems that enhance survivability, mobility, and power efficiency for Army ground forces. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized defense contractors, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on Tier 1 manufacturers and integrators with proven expertise in military-grade vehicle fabrication, armor integration, avionics systems, and mission-critical component supply. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience for mission-critical platforms. Amanda’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission need and system interoperability above socioeconomic targeting criteria. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336992—Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing—where she procures advanced armor systems, mobility subsystems, powertrain components, and integrated electronic architectures for next-generation combat vehicles. Her domain expertise spans armored vehicle engineering, survivability enhancements, and logistics sustainment, ensuring that contracted solutions meet rigorous military standards for durability, performance, and battlefield adaptability.