Lori E Finchem

Lori E. Finchem serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, she ensures timely and compliant delivery of mission-critical equipment, including armored vehicle components, ordnance systems, and tactical platform upgrades. Her work directly supports the Army’s strategic priorities in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency, bridging engineering requirements with acquisition execution across the defense industrial base. Finchem maintains established relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized manufacturing capabilities in structural components, avionics integration, and precision ordnance systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment, and performance-based contract structures to ensure reliability and interoperability across Army platforms. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Finchem consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 24% of her portfolio awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. She actively leverages small business programs to foster innovation and resilience in the defense supply chain, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission readiness and socioeconomic contracting goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 332994 for small arms and ordnance accessories, 334516 for analytical laboratory instruments used in materials testing, 314910 for ballistic and tactical fabric systems, and 333413 for industrial air purification and ventilation equipment critical to vehicle crew environments. This technical breadth underscores her expertise in procuring highly specialized, defense-specific components that support the operational readiness of armored and tactical vehicle fleets.