Jordan M. VanDeSteene

Jordan M. VanDeSteene 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 for the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing full-cycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, he specializes in procurement for armored vehicle modernization, tactical wheeled platform upgrades, and associated ordnance system integration. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure operational readiness through technologically advanced, survivable, and mobility-enhanced ground systems, with a focus on engineering, logistics, and maintenance-related acquisitions. VanDeSteene maintains established 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 components, and technical support services essential to vehicle modernization. He fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in technical compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery of mission-critical systems, often coordinating across engineering and logistics teams to align contractual deliverables with operational requirements. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of contracts set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open competition. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate emphasis on leveraging small business innovation without compromising access to specialized capabilities, consistently prioritizing small business vendors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity components and services. VanDeSteene’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing), 811310 (Industrial Machinery Repair), and 541618 (Management Consulting Services). He procures specialized vehicle components, maintenance tooling, technical support, and systems engineering services, demonstrating deep expertise in ground vehicle sustainment, survivability enhancements, and industrial maintenance operations critical to Army modernization efforts.