David Baranowski

David Baranowski serves as a key procurement professional within the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to ensure operational readiness through the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. He oversees the acquisition of critical munitions systems and associated manufacturing services, with a focus on sustaining combat-effective supply chains for land, air, and naval forces. His responsibilities include managing full-cycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. His work directly supports modernization initiatives and supply chain resilience efforts critical to national defense. Baranowski maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of defense industrial base contractors, particularly those specializing in ammunition manufacturing and surface treatment processes. He works closely with both large-tier defense primes and specialized small businesses capable of meeting stringent military specifications for explosives handling, electroplating, and precision munitions fabrication. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, fostering long-term vendor partnerships while encouraging innovation and capacity building across the supply base. His procurement strategy exhibits an even split between small business set-asides and open competitions, with approximately half of his actions reserved under FAR 19.5 for total small business participation. This reflects a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor access and promoting socioeconomic diversity in the defense industrial base, without compromising mission-critical performance standards. While specific set-aside types are not dominant, his portfolio consistently supports small business growth through competitive opportunities aligned with their technical capabilities. Baranowski’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing, except Small Arms) and 332813 (Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring). He regularly sources high-precision munitions components, propellant systems, and corrosion-resistant surface treatments essential to weapon system durability and safety. His technical expertise lies in understanding military-grade material specifications, explosive safety protocols, and compliance with DoD environmental and munitions handling standards.