Douglas Collins

Douglas Collins serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of critical ground vehicle systems and associated technologies under the Department of Defense. His role centers on executing full-spectrum contracting actions for armored vehicle modernization, tactical wheeled platform sustainment, and mission-critical avionics integration. He ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurement strategies with TACOM’s mission to enhance vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Collins routinely handles complex, technical contracts involving engineering services, manufacturing, and system integration for defense platforms. Collins maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized manufacturers and systems integrators capable of delivering high-reliability components for military vehicles. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor performance, technical capability, and supply chain resilience, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who possess deep domain expertise in defense-grade fabrication and electronic systems. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and urgency of mission requirements. However, he consistently allocates 12.5% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness or technical standards. Collins’ primary NAICS focus is on 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting his work in embedded systems and vehicle software integration, complemented by 333244 (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). He specializes in procuring advanced avionics, structural components, and mission-critical software solutions essential to the sustainment and modernization of Army ground combat systems.