Erica Winstrand

Erica L. Winstrand serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing full-cycle procurement activities, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the modernization of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. Her portfolio includes complex contracts for engineering, manufacturing, and logistics support, with a focus on mission-critical defense technologies that enhance vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Winstrand works closely with technical and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with operational readiness goals. She maintains established relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity industrial partners and specialized defense suppliers. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical validation, ensuring vendors deliver ruggedized, military-grade components for vehicle integration and field sustainment. Winstrand fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, supply chain resilience, and compliance with defense-specific standards. Winstrand demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 35% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she consistently prioritizes small business inclusion, particularly among manufacturers capable of supporting military vehicle subsystems and electronic assemblies. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand the defense industrial base by engaging capable small firms in high-technology niches. Her primary NAICS focus includes Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Assembly, and Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing, indicating deep expertise in procuring propulsion systems, electronic subsystems, and armored vehicle components. Winstrand’s technical domain spans mechanical, electrical, and structural systems critical to modern ground combat platforms, ensuring acquisitions align with evolving battlefield requirements and technological integration standards.