Laurie B Vroman

Laurie B. Vroman serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc Wva under the Department of the Army’s W911PT organization, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain the readiness of U.S. Army artillery and munitions systems. Her portfolio centers on industrial modernization, precision manufacturing, and maintenance of heavy machinery at Watervliet Arsenal, managing contracts for specialized metal fabrication, electroplating, and industrial equipment repair. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with strategic ordnance modernization goals, bridging technical requirements with contractual execution to support national defense infrastructure. Vroman maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including FinCantieri Marine Repair LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and The Blackledge Group, Inc., who provide specialized services in industrial maintenance, facility upgrades, and precision machining. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and proven performance in high-reliability environments, often requiring adherence to stringent military specifications and quality control standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 30% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a notable 3.8% dedicated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small and veteran-owned firms in defense-related industrial sectors. Vroman’s primary NAICS focus includes electroplating and surface finishing (332813), commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), and specialty trade contracting (238390), reflecting deep engagement with precision manufacturing and maintenance of ordnance-grade equipment. She routinely procures services involving anodizing, polishing, machine tool refurbishment, and industrial facility upgrades—domains requiring specialized technical knowledge and compliance with DoD quality assurance protocols.