Ashley Velazco

Ashley Velazco serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. Her responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering complex procurement actions for armored vehicle components, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. She ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning contract actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Velazco specializes in engineering-integrated acquisitions that bridge technical requirements with logistics sustainment, supporting the modernization and readiness of Army armored fleets. Velazco 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 span the design, fabrication, and integration of specialized military hardware—from armor plating and survivability systems to avionics and vehicle subsystems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who possess deep domain expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and systems integration. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. However, she consistently allocates 11.1% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but intentional support for small business participation where it aligns with mission-critical requirements. Velazco’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in armored vehicle systems and structural components. She also regularly procures under NAICS 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) and 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing), indicating engagement with precision-engineered parts, tooling, and ancillary battlefield equipment essential to vehicle maintenance and operational readiness. Her expertise lies at the intersection of mechanical systems, survivability technologies, and defense logistics.