Carrie A. Kammer

Carrie A. Kammer serves as a Contract Specialist with 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 mission-critical materiel supporting land, air, and naval forces, ensuring operational readiness through strategic acquisition of munitions systems, specialized equipment, and enabling infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses complex acquisitions governed by FAR and DFARS, with emphasis on supply chain resilience, modernization initiatives, and safe demilitarization processes. Kammer works closely with technical stakeholders to translate warfighting requirements into compliant, risk-managed contracts that align with Army modernization priorities. Kammer maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of industrial vendors, including manufacturers of specialized machinery, industrial handling systems, and materials processing equipment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications for durability, safety, and traceability. Her contracting approach prioritizes vendor responsiveness, quality assurance, and compliance with defense logistics standards, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who can deliver under high-stakes operational timelines. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Kammer demonstrates a pronounced preference for small business set-asides, with approximately 74.4% of her acquisitions structured under FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides. She actively promotes socioeconomic contracting opportunities, including Women-Owned Small Businesses and other designated categories, aligning with DoD mandates to broaden the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diversified supplier network capable of supporting national security objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to industrial machinery and materials processing, including 334517 (irradiation apparatus), 333924 (industrial trucks and stackers), and 212319 (crushed stone mining), reflecting the command’s need for specialized equipment in munitions production, storage, and handling. Kammer’s technical expertise spans mechanical systems, hazardous materials logistics, and defense manufacturing infrastructure, positioning her as a key enabler of the Joint Munitions Command’s mission to sustain combat-effective ammunition readiness.