Henry L. Pilat

Henry L. Pilat serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under the Department of the Army, Pilat ensures alignment with strategic modernization goals for armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. His portfolio emphasizes complex, technical procurements requiring deep engineering and logistics integration, including vehicle survivability upgrades, power system enhancements, and sustainment support. He works closely with program managers and engineers to translate operational requirements into compliant, performance-based contract actions that support force readiness and technological superiority. Pilat 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 span specialized manufacturing, avionics integration, structural fabrication, and logistics support services critical to vehicle modernization. His contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and long-term sustainment, often resulting in multi-year, performance-based agreements with repeat performers who demonstrate proven expertise in military-grade systems. While the majority of his acquisitions are set aside for full and open competition (80%), Pilat consistently facilitates opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses (20%), reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity without compromising mission-critical requirements. His contracting patterns show no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven selection rather than socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 for military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing, complemented by significant activity in fabricated structural metal manufacturing (332312), business support services (561499), and automotive repair and maintenance (811198). This reflects deep expertise in the integration of mechanical, electrical, and logistical systems essential to the sustainment and modernization of Army ground vehicle fleets.