Lidia D'Alessandro

Lidia D’Alessandro serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems for the Department of the Army. She oversees acquisition activities critical to sustaining and enhancing the technological readiness of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated electronic and ordnance systems. Her portfolio encompasses complex engineering, manufacturing, and logistics contracts aligned with the Army’s strategic priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency, ensuring that fielded systems meet evolving operational demands through integrated acquisition and sustainment practices. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized defense contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-integrity suppliers capable of delivering mission-critical components such as armored hulls, electronic warfare systems, vehicle integration modules, and precision-machined military-grade parts. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and long-term sustainment capability, favoring vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and systems integration. D’Alessandro’s contracting activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the urgency and complexity of modernizing armored vehicle fleets. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, her portfolio still engages qualified small firms when their technical expertise directly supports critical system requirements. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), 336320 (Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing), and 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with both technical documentation support and the production of armored vehicle subsystems. She routinely procures advanced electronic architectures, survivability enhancements, and mission-critical components for next-generation combat platforms, demonstrating strong expertise in defense systems acquisition and integration.