Julianna R. Santi

Julianna Santi serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. She manages complex procurement actions for armored vehicle components, powertrain systems, and technical services critical to maintaining the Army’s tactical mobility and survivability capabilities. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain armored fleets through integrated engineering, logistics, and manufacturing contracts, ensuring operational readiness across the force. She routinely handles competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR and DFARS frameworks, with a focus on technical specifications for military-grade hardware and integrated systems. Santi maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships center on the design, fabrication, and integration of armored vehicle components, transmission systems, and avionics upgrades. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative engagements with vendors capable of meeting stringent military standards for durability, interoperability, and quality assurance. Santi’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. While she does not routinely prioritize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her approach aligns with the agency’s strategic focus on mission-critical capability delivery over socioeconomic targeting, ensuring technical excellence and supply chain reliability. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing), 336350 (Powertrain Parts), 541330 (Engineering Services), 541990 (Professional Technical Services), and 811111 (Automotive Repair). She specializes in procuring high-integrity mechanical systems, armored structural components, transmission assemblies, and specialized maintenance services essential to the operational lifecycle of tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles.