Cletus Nwalozie

Cletus Nwalozie serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the Department of the Army’s lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical components for armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance systems. His work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency through integrated engineering and logistics support. Nwalozie handles complex contract actions spanning design, manufacturing, and sustainment, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and technical specifications for high-reliability military systems. He maintains established relationships with a core group of defense industrial base partners, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These contractors provide specialized capabilities in avionics integration, structural components, thermal management systems, and electrical subsystems critical to vehicle modernization. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors possessing proven expertise in military-grade engineering and quality assurance standards. Nwalozie’s procurement approach prioritizes broad market access, with 80% of awards issued under open competition and 20% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent allocation to small businesses demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the defense supply chain. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices) and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), alongside 333415 (climate control systems) and 313210 (broadwoven fabrics). These categories reflect his specialization in electrical harnesses, environmental control units, and durable textile components for military vehicle interiors and survivability systems, underscoring his technical expertise in integrated vehicle systems procurement.