Carrie Cunningham

Carrie Cunningham supports the acquisition and lifecycle management functions at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, playing a critical role in securing advanced ground vehicle systems and associated components for the Department of the Army. She manages complex procurement actions focused on the modernization, sustainment, and technological enhancement of armored combat vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and integrated powertrain and ordnance systems. Her work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and subsystems through competitive and compliant contracting processes aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements. Cunningham maintains longstanding relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in vehicle armor, electronic systems integration, transmission components, and avionics manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical collaboration with industry to address evolving battlefield requirements, fostering partnerships that bridge engineering innovation with fielded logistics support. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 63.6% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she consistently integrates small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (27.3%) and 8(a) competed contracts (9.1%). This balanced strategy ensures access to niche capabilities while promoting socioeconomic goals and broadening the industrial base supporting Army modernization. Cunningham’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336112 (Military Tank and Combat Vehicle Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332994 (Ordnance Manufacturing) and 336350 (Powertrain Components). She routinely acquires armored hulls, integrated suspension systems, hybrid-electric drivetrains, and mission-critical electronics, demonstrating deep expertise in mechanized ground systems engineering and defense supply chain resilience.