Ann Boak

Ms. Ann Boak serves as a contracting professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the Department of the Army’s lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. She oversees the acquisition of specialized fabricated metal components, transportation equipment, and engineered subsystems critical to armored vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Her portfolio includes complex procurements spanning manufacturing, avionics integration, and structural components for tactical wheeled platforms, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and defense industrial base resilience. She plays a pivotal role in executing full-spectrum contract actions—from solicitation to award and administration—within a highly technical and regulated defense acquisition environment. Ms. Boak maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision metal fabrication, composite structures, and mission-critical avionics systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability, often engaging firms with proven expertise in military-grade manufacturing standards and defense-specific quality controls. Her procurement activity reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 43% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with demonstrated capability in niche manufacturing domains, aligning with Army initiatives to broaden the defense industrial base. Ms. Boak’s primary NAICS focus areas include 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 336999 (other transportation equipment), and 333517 (machine tool manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with specialized metal forming, vehicle subsystem fabrication, and precision machining. She routinely procures custom-engineered components for armored vehicle platforms, including chassis parts, armor mounts, and auxiliary power units, demonstrating technical fluency in ground systems engineering and defense manufacturing standards.