Brian K. Brass

Brian Brass serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a critical role in the acquisition and lifecycle management of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for executing full-cycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, he supports the agency’s mission to ensure the readiness and technological superiority of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. His portfolio encompasses complex procurements for engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and sustainment services, often involving high-risk, mission-critical defense hardware and integrated supply chain solutions. He works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align contract requirements with operational needs and technical specifications. Brass maintains established 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 specialized manufacturers of military-grade components, precision-turned parts, armored structures, and avionics systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative vendor relationships built on reliability, quality assurance, and defense industrial base resilience. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is limited to 7.1%, it is strategically aligned with total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a targeted rather than broad-based approach to socioeconomic contracting. Brass’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle and Tank Component Manufacturing) and 336612 (Boat Building), alongside 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage), highlighting expertise in armored vehicle systems, tactical mobility platforms, and logistics infrastructure. He also routinely procures precision-turned components (332721) and industrial gear systems (333612), demonstrating deep technical familiarity with mechanical subsystems critical to vehicle survivability and operational performance.