Larry Ross

Larry Ross serves as OTA Lead Strategic Operations at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he directs the acquisition and lifecycle management of advanced ground vehicle systems critical to Army modernization. In this role, he leads strategic contracting initiatives for research, development, and engineering services that enhance the survivability, mobility, and power efficiency of armored and tactical wheeled platforms. His portfolio centers on complex, high-technology procurements requiring deep systems integration, often involving next-generation avionics, structural components, and mission-critical electronics. Ross ensures alignment between technical requirements and acquisition strategy, bridging engineering innovation with defense procurement protocols to sustain operational readiness across the Army’s fleet. He maintains enduring partnerships with specialized defense contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for niche, high-precision vendors capable of delivering advanced manufacturing, avionics integration, and composite structure solutions for armored vehicle platforms. Ross fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting models that emphasize technical excellence, rapid prototyping, and sustainment readiness, often engaging contractors early in the systems development lifecycle to ensure design-to-production continuity. Ross’s contracting activity is exclusively classified under No Set-Aside, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. His portfolio does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing mission-critical performance and specialized engineering expertise. This reflects a strategic alignment with the Army’s need for rapid technological advancement, where the availability of highly specialized capabilities outweighs socioeconomic contracting targets. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he drives contracts for advanced vehicle systems engineering, survivability enhancements, and integrated electronics architecture. His domain expertise spans armored vehicle modernization, power systems integration, and next-generation combat vehicle platforms, making him a key steward of the Army’s ground combat technology evolution.