Chelsey Love

Chelsey Love supports the procurement mission of 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 facilitates the acquisition of munitions systems and associated infrastructure to ensure operational readiness across land, air, and naval forces. Her responsibilities include managing contract actions for the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of ammunition, with a focus on modernizing warfighting capabilities and enhancing supply chain resilience. She typically handles complex, mission-critical solicitations under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often involving technical specifications for explosive ordnance, packaging, and secure logistics systems. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with industrial manufacturers and specialized defense suppliers capable of meeting stringent military standards for safety, reliability, and compliance. She works with vendors possessing relevant ITAR and DD2345 certifications, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in high-hazard manufacturing and government-unique supply chain protocols. Chelsey demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open competition. Her contracting approach aligns with DoD socioeconomic goals, prioritizing opportunities for small businesses in manufacturing and construction sectors without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing), where she oversees the acquisition of medium- and large-caliber munitions, followed by NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) for secure storage facilities and NAICS 322219 (Paperboard Container Manufacturing) for specialized packaging and containment systems. This reflects deep technical expertise in explosive ordnance logistics, defense infrastructure, and compliant packaging solutions critical to safe munitions handling.