Kelly Starr

Kelly A. Starr serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Starr oversees the procurement of specialized electrical, electronic, and mechanical components critical to armored vehicle readiness and technological advancement. Their work directly enables the Army’s mission to sustain and enhance the survivability, mobility, and power efficiency of tactical wheeled and tracked platforms, focusing on integrated engineering and logistics solutions that align with defense modernization priorities. Starr maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized industrial partners, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These vendors provide mission-critical subsystems such as vehicle electronics, avionics, motor and generator assemblies, and armored structural components. The working relationships reflect a preference for established Tier 1 suppliers with proven expertise in military-grade engineering, often involving long-term sustainment contracts and technical collaboration to support fielded platforms. Starr’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing vendor expertise and system integration readiness over small business set-asides. The primary NAICS focus areas include 336320 for motor vehicle electrical and electronic equipment, 334290 for communications systems, and 336992 for military armored vehicle components. Starr specializes in procuring high-reliability subsystems such as power distribution units, tactical communication interfaces, engine control modules, and armored vehicle integrations, demonstrating deep technical domain expertise in ground vehicle systems engineering and defense electronics procurement.