Justin Kalousdian

Justin Kalousdian serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. His responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts for armored vehicle components, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Kalousdian specializes in technical acquisitions requiring deep engineering integration and logistics sustainment, often working closely with program managers and engineers to translate operational requirements into enforceable contract deliverables. He maintains consistent procurement relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These contractors provide specialized manufacturing and integration services for military-grade vehicle systems, ranging from armor plating to avionics and propulsion components. Kalousdian’s contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, often involving performance-based contracting and technical data rights negotiations. Kalousdian’s portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside contracting pattern, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. His procurement strategy prioritizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes nature of armored vehicle sustainment and modernization programs where performance thresholds are non-negotiable. His primary focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring armored hulls, turret systems, powertrain components, and mission-critical engine equipment. He works extensively with manufacturers capable of meeting stringent military specifications such as MIL-STD and SAE standards, ensuring systems remain interoperable across the Army’s modernized fleet.