Lauren R. DeROCHE

Lauren R. DeRoché serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies for ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for the full lifecycle procurement of armored vehicle components, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems, she ensures compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements while aligning acquisitions with TACOM’s mission of enhancing vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Her portfolio includes high-stakes contracts for engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment services critical to maintaining Army readiness and technological superiority. DeRoché maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships span specialized manufacturing, avionics integration, and structural component production, reflecting her focus on securing mission-critical capabilities from both established defense contractors and niche technical suppliers. Her approach emphasizes technical rigor, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contracting to meet demanding military specifications. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity within the defense industrial base. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that prioritizes capability while fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, alongside Nonferrous Metal Rolling and Extruding, Laminated Plastics Manufacturing, and Commercial Building Construction—each reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern armored system sustainment. DeRoché’s expertise lies in procuring advanced materials, composite structures, and integrated subsystems essential to next-generation ground vehicle platforms.