Amy Hahka

Amy K. Hahka serves as a Contract Specialist at Headquarters, U.S. Army TACOM (W4GG), within the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies for ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle procurement process—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing TACOM’s mission to sustain and modernize armored and tactical wheeled platforms. Her portfolio primarily encompasses defense-critical contracts for military armored vehicle manufacturing, survivability enhancements, and related subsystems, requiring deep technical understanding of military specifications and defense logistics. Hahka maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized manufacturers capable of delivering high-integrity components for armored vehicles, fluid power systems, and integrated avionics. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based acquisition methods to ensure mission readiness and system interoperability. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-asides, while 28.6% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach supports broad market access while intentionally fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses, particularly those with niche capabilities in defense manufacturing. Her technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336992—Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in procurement for armored hulls, mobility systems, and survivability upgrades. A secondary emphasis on NAICS 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing) underscores her involvement in hydraulic and power transmission systems critical to vehicle operations. Her work demands precise alignment with Army engineering standards and defense industrial base resilience priorities.