Jonathan W. Lenz

Jonathan Lenz serves as the primary contracting lead for the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), responsible for executing complex acquisitions of ground combat systems and enabling technologies critical to modernizing Army tactical forces. He manages end-to-end procurement cycles for armored vehicles, integrated ordnance systems, and survivability-enhancing platforms, ensuring alignment with the Army’s strategic priorities in lethality, mobility, and rapid prototyping. His role encompasses full-spectrum contract execution—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—supporting the fielding of next-generation military equipment under tight operational timelines. Lenz maintains consistent working relationships with key defense primes including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., MURTECH, INC., and BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, alongside specialized industrial partners such as JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with established defense contractors possessing deep expertise in armored vehicle manufacturing and military-grade fabrication, while maintaining rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. He routinely engages in negotiated acquisitions under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract types to accommodate evolving technical requirements. While 80% of his portfolio operates under no set-aside, Lenz actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides, consistently allocating 20% of eligible contracts to small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity-building among qualified vendors without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing), with secondary emphasis on NAICS 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills) for tactical gear and NAICS 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) for logistics and mobility platforms. Lenz’s expertise centers on high-integrity, defense-specific manufacturing environments requiring stringent quality control, supply chain resilience, and compliance with military specifications.