Cathy Mendoza

Cathy K. Mendoza serves as a Contract Specialist within the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, a critical component of the Department of the Army responsible for the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. In this role, she manages the acquisition of specialized fabricated metal components, munitions-related equipment, and maintenance services essential to sustaining combat-ready warfighting capabilities. Her procurement activities span the full spectrum of contract types—from sealed bidding to negotiated acquisitions—ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards while aligning with the Command’s strategic objectives of modernization, supply chain resilience, and operational readiness. Mendoza cultivates strong working relationships with a diverse base of defense-industrial contractors, particularly those specializing in metal fabrication, electronic component manufacturing, and industrial machinery repair. She collaborates closely with small and mid-tier vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications for precision components, explosive-safe storage systems, and mission-critical maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and timely delivery to support forward-deployed and garrisoned forces. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Mendoza consistently prioritizes set-aside opportunities, with nearly 59% of her acquisitions designated for Total Small Business under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes participation from Women-Owned Small Businesses and maintains a balanced portfolio that includes both set-aside and open competitions to ensure market competitiveness and innovation. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS categories 332311 (prefabricated metal buildings), 332111 (iron and steel forging), and 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), reflecting deep expertise in defense-grade metal components and industrial support systems. She also regularly procures services under 811310 and 334419, demonstrating technical proficiency in the maintenance of munitions-handling equipment and specialized electronic subsystems critical to ammunition lifecycle operations.