Jared Charmbers

Jared Chambers serves as a Contracting Officer at Headquarters, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for ensuring the readiness and technological superiority of armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance systems, Chambers executes complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle support. His portfolio encompasses engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and integrated logistics solutions essential to maintaining Army vehicle fleet operational capability across diverse theaters of operation. Chambers maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These vendors provide high-precision fabricated metal components, avionics integration, vehicle subsystems, and mission-critical electronic instrumentation. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment partnerships, fostering collaboration with manufacturers possessing specialized capabilities in defense-grade fabrication and system integration. While the majority of his acquisitions—84.8%—are conducted as unrestricted competitions, Chambers demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 15.2% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and compliance, aligning with Department of Defense goals to broaden the defense industrial base through inclusive contracting practices. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal products, 334515 and 334519 for specialized electrical and analytical instrumentation, and 332311 for prefabricated metal components. These reflect deep technical expertise in procuring ruggedized vehicle systems, sensor integration hardware, and mission-specific instrumentation critical to armored vehicle survivability, mobility, and electronic warfare readiness.