Guadalupe Garcia

Guadalupe Garcia serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the full lifecycle acquisition of critical ground vehicle systems and associated components under the Department of Defense. Her role centers on executing competitive procurements aligned with FAR and DFARS guidelines to ensure the readiness, modernization, and sustainment of armored and tactical wheeled platforms. She handles complex contract actions including fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity instruments, with a focus on engineering, logistics, and manufacturing support for combat vehicle systems. Garcia plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements into enforceable contractual obligations that support the Army’s mission of maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield. Garcia maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in vehicle armor integration, powertrain components, avionics systems, and structural assemblies. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and supplier reliability, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors who demonstrate technical capability and compliance with military specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts are open competition, she actively prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures equitable access for qualified firms, aligning with DoD’s socioeconomic goals without relying on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. Garcia’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 314910 (textile and canvas products for vehicle covers and armor), 336350 (powertrain components), 336390 (other motor vehicle parts), and 336112 (tactical vehicle manufacturing), with additional support for logistics consulting under 541614. Her technical domain expertise spans armored vehicle systems, transmission assemblies, and integrated survivability solutions, making her a key conduit between engineering requirements and industrial production capabilities.