Ashley N. Hixson

Ashley N. Hixson 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 full-cycle procurement actions for munitions-related systems, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. Her acquisitions span the full spectrum of munitions lifecycle support—from production and logistics to demilitarization and technical training—enabling operational readiness for land, air, and naval forces. Hixson’s work directly supports the Command’s mission to modernize warfighting capabilities and sustain a resilient ammunition supply chain. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Hixson maintains strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense manufacturing, explosive handling systems, and mission-critical support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industrial base partners with proven technical expertise in ordnance systems, alongside qualified small businesses capable of delivering precision components and specialized logistics support. She fosters collaborative, compliance-driven vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and supply chain integrity. Hixson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 23.1% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes socioeconomic opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified under standard small business programs, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for broadening industrial base participation. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 333316 (Ammunition and Explosive Manufacturing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in ordnance production and mechanical systems. She also routinely procures critical hardware under 332722 (Fastener Manufacturing), as well as professional training services under 611430 and security support under 561611, underscoring her cross-functional knowledge of defense logistics, safety protocols, and workforce development needs.