David Washburn

David Washburn 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 manages acquisitions aligned with critical logistics, packaging, and support infrastructure needs, focusing on contract vehicles that enable safe storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions systems. His work directly supports combat-effective readiness by securing specialized goods and services essential to the Army’s ammunition supply chain, with an emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific standards. Washburn collaborates with a diverse network of vendors specializing in industrial packaging, tooling, and facilities support services. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with small businesses capable of delivering secure, compliant, and mission-critical packaging solutions and maintenance services. His working relationships emphasize reliability, regulatory adherence, and responsiveness to dynamic operational requirements, fostering partnerships with firms that meet stringent DoD quality and safety benchmarks. He exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, aligning with DoD’s broader socioeconomic goals. His contracting patterns prioritize inclusive competition and capacity building within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 322212 (folding paperboard box manufacturing) and 326111 (plastics bag and pouch manufacturing), indicating a specialized need for secure, tamper-resistant, and environmentally compliant packaging for munitions. He also procures cutting tool accessories (333515) and facilities support services (561210), demonstrating technical expertise in industrial logistics infrastructure and maintenance systems critical to munitions storage and handling operations.