Cedric Belmont

Cedric R. Belmont serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, Belmont ensures that technical requirements for armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated electronics are met through timely, compliant contract awards. His portfolio encompasses engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and mission-critical component integration, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority and operational readiness across the Army’s land warfare fleet. Belmont maintains consistent working 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 armored vehicle fabrication, avionics integration, electronic connectors, and industrial maintenance services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment, and performance-based outcomes, fostering reliable supply chain partnerships critical to sustaining high-readiness platforms. A strong advocate for small business participation, Belmont consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with approximately 71.4% of his awards directed toward small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden industry participation and leverage innovation from niche manufacturers and service providers, reinforcing the Army’s commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing), 334513 (Industrial Process Control Instruments), 334417 (Electronic Connector Manufacturing), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 811310 (Commercial/Industrial Machinery Repair). These reflect deep expertise in procuring advanced electronics, vehicle subsystems, and maintenance services essential to modernizing and sustaining the Army’s armored fleet.