Billie Bowmer

Billie Bowmer serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), supporting the acquisition of critical ground combat systems and enabling technologies essential to modernizing Army tactical forces. Responsible for managing complex contracts for armored vehicles, small arms, ordnance, and advanced electronic components, Bowmer plays a central role in delivering resilient, survivable, and technologically integrated systems that enhance soldier lethality and battlefield mobility. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission of rapid prototyping and fielding next-generation military equipment through strategic sourcing and lifecycle contract management. Bowmer maintains established relationships with leading defense contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., Murtech, Inc., Japan Marine United Corporation, and Professional Contract Services, Inc. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing—engaging both prime defense integrators and specialized manufacturers to meet demanding technical requirements for armored platforms, naval support systems, and mission-critical components. The contracting patterns indicate a preference for established industry partners with proven capability in high-assurance manufacturing and defense-grade engineering. While the majority of acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (68.8%), Bowmer demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 31% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base by actively engaging qualified small businesses in the supply chain for specialized fabricated metal and electronic components. The procurement portfolio is heavily focused on NAICS categories including 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 334419 (other electronic components), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment), and 332994 (small arms and ordnance manufacturing), with notable activity in 336992 (military armored vehicle manufacturing). This technical specialization underscores deep expertise in procuring precision-engineered defense systems, from weapon subsystems to armored vehicle components, ensuring operational readiness through rigorous technical oversight and supply chain resilience.