Diana L. Wend

Diana L. Wend serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. She manages complex procurements spanning research and development, advanced manufacturing, and logistics support for armored and tactical wheeled platforms, ensuring alignment with the Army’s modernization and readiness objectives. Her work encompasses full-cycle contract administration—from solicitation and evaluation to award and performance oversight—focused on delivering technologically advanced, survivable, and mission-critical vehicle systems to the warfighter. Wend maintains established relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on specialized defense contractors with expertise in vehicle integration, avionics, structural components, and mission systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in compliance and mission alignment. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market competition for high-complexity capabilities. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 16.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate, if measured, commitment to small business participation within the constraints of mission-critical requirements. Wend’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in engineering and physical sciences), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in advanced vehicle electronics, embedded systems, and digital integration for tactical platforms. She routinely procures mission-critical hardware, sensor interfaces, and embedded computing systems that enhance vehicle survivability, mobility, and networked combat effectiveness.