Lana G. Graw

Lana G. Graw serves as a Contracting Officer at the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the Department of Defense’s lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. Responsible for full-cycle acquisition activities—from solicitation and award to contract administration—she ensures the timely and compliant procurement of critical munitions systems essential to Army, Air Force, and Navy operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on sustaining combat-effective supply chains, modernizing warfighting capabilities, and supporting safe demilitarization efforts, with a focus on high-stakes, mission-critical acquisitions governed by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Graw maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse base of industrial partners, including prime contractors specializing in ammunition manufacturing and facilities support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance and quality assurance standards for defense-grade munitions. Graw demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. She actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 15% of awards to 8(a) certified firms and 10% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in the national defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), encompassing logistics, storage, maintenance, and range operations for munitions sites, and NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), which includes the production of small-caliber and medium-caliber rounds. Her technical expertise spans ammunition specifications, explosive safety protocols, and defense manufacturing standards, positioning her as a key steward of the Army’s conventional munitions enterprise.