Kelly Bur

Kelly Bur serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), specializing in the acquisition of ground combat systems and enabling technologies critical to modernizing Army tactical forces. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under NAICS 336212, Bur oversees the procurement of armored vehicles, integrated ordnance systems, and survivable mobility platforms designed to enhance soldier lethality and battlefield effectiveness. Their work directly supports the Department of Defense’s strategic priorities in rapid prototyping and fielding next-generation land systems, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical equipment to operational units across the force. Bur maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., MURTECH, INC., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on established industrial base providers with proven capabilities in military vehicle manufacturing, system integration, and defense logistics. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, often involving multi-year contract vehicles and engineering support services to sustain long-term modernization efforts. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are competed unrestricted, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on maximizing technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic criteria. This unrestricted approach ensures access to the broadest pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting the stringent performance and interoperability standards required for frontline combat systems. The primary industry focus is on Truck Trailer Manufacturing (NAICS 336212), encompassing the procurement of armored fighting vehicles, tactical transport platforms, and associated modular components. Bur’s expertise lies in complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, including armor integration, mobility chassis design, and weapon system mounting solutions, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with Army ground vehicle requirements and defense manufacturing standards.