Joseph A Felice

Joseph A. Felice serves as a Contract Specialist at Headquarters, U.S. Army TACOM (W4GG), responsible for managing the full lifecycle acquisition of ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of the Army. He plays a critical role in executing complex procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize armored platforms, enhance vehicle survivability, and sustain tactical mobility through integrated engineering and logistics solutions. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, military vehicle component manufacturing, and specialized electronic systems, requiring deep technical understanding of defense acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting methodologies. Felice maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision manufacturers and engineering firms capable of delivering mission-critical components such as armor systems, survivability upgrades, avionics integration, and tactical vehicle subsystems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance accountability, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in military-grade fabrication and systems integration. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited supplier base for specialized defense systems. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 12.5% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission readiness and socioeconomic contracting goals. Felice’s primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing (336992), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390), and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419). He routinely procures advanced vehicle subsystems, composite armor assemblies, embedded computing systems, and survivability enhancements, requiring specialized knowledge in defense engineering standards, MIL-SPEC compliance, and integrated logistics support frameworks.