Clarissa Dixon

Clarissa Dixon serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), supporting the acquisition of advanced ground combat systems and enabling technologies critical to modernizing Army tactical forces. She manages complex contracts for armored vehicle components, integrated ordnance systems, and mission-critical electronics, ensuring timely delivery of technologically sophisticated equipment that enhances soldier lethality and battlefield mobility. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in rapid prototyping and fielding resilient, survivable platforms, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations and engineering specifications for military-grade hardware. Dixon maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., Murtech, Inc., Japan Marine United Corporation, and Professional Contract Services, Inc. These partnerships span prime contractors with specialized capabilities in armored vehicle manufacturing, marine systems integration, and precision military components. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with established defense primes capable of meeting stringent military standards, while also fostering supply chain resilience through diversified vendor engagement. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small businesses with proven technical capacity in specialized manufacturing domains, aligning with Army goals to broaden the defense industrial base. Dixon’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories including 334515 for electrical measurement instrumentation, 335314 for relay and industrial control systems, and 336320 for motor vehicle electronics. She regularly procures ruggedized sensors, embedded control units, armored vehicle electrical systems, and specialized rubber components for military applications, reflecting deep expertise in electromechanical integration and survivable platform systems. Her work ensures that critical subsystems meet Army performance, durability, and interoperability requirements under austere operational conditions.