Jacob Ware

Jacob Ware supports the acquisition and lifecycle management efforts of W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, a critical node within the Department of Defense responsible for the sustainment and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. In his capacity, he manages procurement actions for specialized engineering, manufacturing, and logistics support services essential to maintaining the readiness of armored and tactical wheeled platforms. His work spans the full spectrum of contract types—from firm-fixed-price to cost-reimbursement—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities such as survivability, mobility, and power efficiency in tactical vehicle systems. Ware maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of niche manufacturers, including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, and A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., who deliver precision-engineered components, structural assemblies, and avionics integration solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade fabrication, ruggedized electronics, and mission-critical mechanical systems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and iterative performance validation aligned with military standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ware consistently structures procurements under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5), with over half of his awards reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, agile supplier base capable of rapid innovation and responsive sustainment support. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides dominate, his portfolio reflects broad inclusion across small, veteran-owned, and woman-owned firms. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 332216 (saw blade and handtool manufacturing), 333923 (overhead crane and hoist systems), and 333120 (construction machinery), indicating deep engagement with precision tooling, material handling systems, and heavy-duty mechanical components used in vehicle assembly, maintenance, and field repair. His technical domain expertise lies in mechanized logistics support systems and survivability-enhancing hardware integral to armored vehicle sustainment operations.