Kyle D. Holgorsen

Kyle D. Holgorsen serves as a Contract Specialist with the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of conventional ammunition and explosives for the U.S. Army. Responsible for soliciting, negotiating, and administering complex defense contracts, Holgorsen ensures timely delivery of mission-critical munitions systems to support land, air, and naval forces. His work directly enables operational readiness by aligning procurement activities with strategic modernization goals and supply chain resilience initiatives. He routinely handles full-spectrum acquisitions—from research and development to production and demilitarization—under stringent safety and regulatory standards governing explosive ordnance. Holgorsen collaborates with a network of defense industrial base vendors specializing in ordnance manufacturing, propellant formulation, and munitions packaging. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he maintains consistent engagement with established defense primes and mid-tier suppliers capable of meeting rigorous military specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, and close coordination with technical engineers and logistics teams to ensure contractual deliverables align with field requirements. Holgorsen’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his actions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects the mission-critical nature of munitions procurement, where technical capability, production scale, and supply chain security take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, he ensures all solicitations are transparent and competitively structured to allow equitable access. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which, in this context, encompasses specialized manufacturing of naval ordnance systems, including underwater munitions, torpedo components, and shipboard explosive handling equipment. Holgorsen possesses deep expertise in defense-specific technical standards, hazardous material handling protocols, and DoD explosive safety regulations, making him a key liaison between acquisition policy and operational munitions requirements.