Charlene D. West

Charlene D. West serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across engineering, manufacturing, and logistics domains, she ensures compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations while supporting the modernization of armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance systems. Her work directly enables operational readiness through timely and technically sound contract awards, bridging the gap between military requirements and industrial capabilities in the defense supply chain. West maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision component manufacturing, vehicle integration, and avionics systems development. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical evaluation, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission-critical systems meet rigorous military standards for durability, survivability, and interoperability. West’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission need and system performance above all other factors in the acquisition process. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring armored vehicle components, tactical chassis systems, specialized engineering support, and trailer-based logistics platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in ground vehicle systems acquisition and systems integration within the defense industrial base.