Justin D. Stoner

Justin D. Stoner serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Army TACOM Headquarters, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for executing full-cycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, he supports the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. His portfolio encompasses complex technical procurements involving engineering services, manufacturing of military-grade components, and advanced avionics integration, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contract award and administration. Stoner maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing, firms with proven expertise in defense-specific fabrication, systems integration, and survivability enhancements. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment with Army requirements, and performance-based acquisition strategies. He routinely engages with specialized manufacturers capable of meeting stringent MIL-STD and MIL-SPEC standards, fostering partnerships that support rapid prototyping, fielded system upgrades, and sustainment logistics. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (77.4%), Stoner demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a strong alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals and veteran workforce initiatives. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories tied to military vehicle manufacturing (336992), analytical instrumentation (334516), and research in defense-relevant technical domains. Though some classifications appear atypical, they reflect ancillary support services for vehicle diagnostics, survivability testing, and systems engineering. Stoner’s expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with acquisition execution in high-stakes, mission-critical defense environments.