Delaney Tepel

Delaney Tepel serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Tepel oversees contracts for specialized ordnance, vehicle subsystems, and mission-critical electrical and fabricated metal components essential to armored platform readiness. Their work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency, with a focus on technical acquisitions requiring rigorous engineering validation and logistics integration. Tepel maintains established relationships with core contractors including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing, all of which provide specialized manufacturing and integration services for tactical vehicle systems. These partnerships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, often involving custom-engineered components for armored platforms, avionics integration, and ordnance support systems. The contracting approach emphasizes proven technical capability and supply chain reliability, with a preference for vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military vehicle sustainment. Set-aside preferences reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracts. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, Tepel consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to broaden industrial base participation and foster innovation among niche manufacturers. Primary procurement activities center on NAICS 332994 (ordnance and small arms accessories), 336413 (aircraft and vehicle auxiliary equipment), and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), reflecting deep expertise in armored vehicle subsystems, mission-specific electronics, and precision-fabricated metal assemblies. Tepel’s technical focus lies at the intersection of mechanical systems, electrical integration, and survivability enhancements critical to modern tactical platforms.