Lisa B. Ball

Lisa Ball serves as a Contract Specialist with the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, a critical component of the Department of Defense responsible for the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. In this role, she executes complex procurement actions for mission-critical munitions systems, ensuring operational readiness across land, air, and naval forces. Her responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract lifecycle management—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing on high-stakes acquisitions in ammunition manufacturing and facilities support services. She plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the Command’s mission to modernize warfighting capabilities and sustain resilient supply chains for national defense. Lisa collaborates with a diverse base of industrial contractors, primarily those qualified in ammunition production and defense logistics support. Her partnerships include established defense manufacturers with expertise in explosive ordnance systems and specialized facilities support providers delivering maintenance, storage, and demilitarization services. She maintains a results-oriented contracting approach grounded in FAR compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based acquisition methodologies, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on technical proficiency and regulatory adherence. Lisa demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her portfolio remains open to all competitors, she actively promotes equitable access for small businesses capable of meeting stringent defense manufacturing standards, prioritizing those with relevant SIC/NAICS certifications and proven performance in defense environments. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing), where she sources conventional munitions beyond small arms, and NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), which includes ammunition storage, handling, and demilitarization infrastructure. Her technical expertise lies in the safe, secure, and compliant acquisition of explosive materials and associated logistics systems critical to the Army’s combat readiness.