Derek Dycio

Derek Dycio serves as the primary contracting professional for W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of advanced ground vehicle systems and associated engineering support. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain armored and tactical wheeled platforms by overseeing research, development, and technical integration contracts. His portfolio centers on high-complexity engineering services, survivability enhancements, and power systems modernization, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and operational readiness goals. Dycio routinely handles sole-source and competitive acquisitions under strict technical specifications, working closely with defense engineers and logistics teams to translate capability requirements into enforceable contract deliverables. Dycio maintains sustained relationships with a core group of specialized defense contractors, including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration on integrated vehicle systems, avionics upgrades, and structural components for armored platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency and proven performance, often favoring vendors with deep domain expertise in military vehicle architecture and systems integration rather than broad-based suppliers. Dycio’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under non-set-aside authorities, with 100% of awards issued as full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with TACOM’s need for rapid, high-assurance delivery of complex defense systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, all vendors are evaluated on technical capability, past performance, and compliance with defense quality standards. His primary NAICS classification is 541715, reflecting a singular focus on research and development in physical and engineering sciences. Dycio procures advanced engineering services including vehicle survivability modeling, powertrain optimization, embedded systems development, and electromagnetic compatibility testing. His expertise lies at the intersection of defense systems engineering and acquisition execution, ensuring that cutting-edge R&D translates into fielded, reliable ground combat systems.