Lisa M. Behnke

Lisa M. Behnke serves as a Contracting Officer at Headquarters, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. She manages complex procurement actions for armored vehicle platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance components, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities such as survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Her portfolio includes full-spectrum contracting from initial requirements development through contract closeout, with a focus on technical specifications governing military-grade engineering and logistics support. Behnke maintains enduring relationships with a select group of prime contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships center on the design, integration, and production of mission-critical components such as armor systems, fluid power assemblies, avionics interfaces, and specialized engine equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment readiness, fostering collaborative vendor engagement to meet stringent military standards. Her procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and industrial base readiness over socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing mission-critical performance and supply chain resilience. While small business participation is not formally mandated, she consistently evaluates vendor qualifications based on technical merit and production capacity. Behnke’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle and Tank Component Manufacturing), with secondary emphasis on 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring high-integrity mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems for armored platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in military vehicle systems integration, survivability technologies, and tactical powertrain components.