Jason D Ladd

Jason Ladd serves as a Contract Specialist at 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. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, he supports the agency’s mission to ensure technological superiority and operational readiness of armored and tactical wheeled platforms. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, maintenance support, and specialized manufacturing contracts tied to vehicle modernization, survivability enhancements, and power systems integration. Ladd’s work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in mobility, protection, and logistics sustainment across the tactical fleet. Ladd maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These vendors provide critical components and systems ranging from armored vehicle structures and avionics integration to specialized maintenance and repair services. His procurement patterns reflect long-term, performance-based partnerships with established defense contractors capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid turnaround requirements for fielded platforms. While the majority of his acquisitions—87.1%—are conducted without set-asides, Ladd demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 12.9% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business capabilities within the defense industrial base, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary NAICS focus is on 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting his central role in procuring technical design, systems integration, and life-cycle support for armored vehicle platforms. He also frequently engages contractors in 811219 (Miscellaneous Repair and Maintenance) and 541715 (Physical and Engineering Research), underscoring his expertise in sustainment engineering, prototyping, and field-modification support for legacy and next-generation tactical systems.