Carrie Holub

Carrie Holub serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of conventional ammunition and explosives for the U.S. Army. Responsible for managing full-cycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—Holub ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards while supporting the Command’s mission to sustain combat-effective munitions readiness. Her acquisitions primarily involve ordnance components, specialized manufacturing, and maintenance services essential to land, air, and naval force operational capability, with a strong emphasis on supply chain resilience and modernization initiatives. Holub collaborates with a diverse base of defense-industrial suppliers, including small and mid-tier manufacturers specializing in munitions components and precision hardware. She fosters strategic vendor partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications for safety, durability, and interoperability, often working closely with suppliers holding relevant ITAR and DD2345 certifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, ensuring contractors deliver mission-critical goods under demanding operational conditions. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Holub consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions structured under FAR 19.5 small business set-asides. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other qualified small entities, thereby strengthening the defense industrial base and promoting equitable access to federal opportunities. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to ordnance manufacturing, fastener production, sealing devices, and textile components for military applications. She specializes in procuring bolted assemblies, gaskets, woven fabric casings, and maintenance services for munitions handling systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the physical and mechanical subsystems underpinning conventional ammunition systems. Holub’s work ensures the reliable production and sustainment of warfighting materiel critical to national defense.