Loren Faist

Loren Faist 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 under the Department of Defense. Responsible for executing complex acquisition strategies, Faist oversees contracts for ordnance systems, armored vehicle components, and tactical wheeled platform sustainment solutions. Their work directly enables the Army’s mission to maintain technological superiority and operational readiness across land warfare platforms, with a focus on integrated engineering, logistics, and production support. Faist manages a portfolio centered on defense-specific manufacturing and subsystem integration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and military technical specifications. Faist maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of specialized manufacturers, including Schutt Industries, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche suppliers with expertise in fabricated metal components, avionics integration, and ordnance system assembly. The working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration on technically demanding, low-volume, high-precision production tasks critical to vehicle survivability and mission effectiveness. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Faist’s contracting patterns, with 88.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage the innovation and agility of small manufacturers while meeting stringent defense requirements. The consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to socioeconomic goals, fostering a supplier base of qualified small businesses capable of delivering mission-critical defense components. Faist’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), accounting for two-thirds of activity, alongside 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products) and 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery). This specialization highlights deep expertise in procuring precision-fabricated metal components, ammunition handling systems, and vehicle-mounted subsystems essential to armored platform modernization and sustainment.