Gary R. Schuholz

Gary R. Schuholz serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. He manages complex procurement actions spanning engineering services, logistics consulting, and specialized manufacturing for armored and tactical wheeled platforms. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure technological superiority and operational readiness across the Army’s vehicle fleet, focusing on survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Schuholz handles full-cycle contracting activities under FAR and DFARS guidelines, primarily for professional services and defense manufacturing contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Schuholz maintains longstanding 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 focus on high-precision engineering, avionics integration, and armored vehicle component manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering collaborative vendor engagement to meet stringent military specifications for durability, interoperability, and field sustainment. His procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 87.5% of awards issued under unrestricted competition, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the 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-critical capabilities. Schuholz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), where he secures advanced engineering, systems integration, and lifecycle support services. He also frequently procures logistics consulting under NAICS 541614 and military vehicle manufacturing under NAICS 336992. His expertise centers on technical domains including armored vehicle modernization, survivability enhancements, and integrated logistics support, ensuring acquisitions align with Army modernization priorities and operational readiness standards.