Lori E Finchem

Lori Finchem serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), supporting the acquisition of critical ground combat systems and enabling technologies essential to modernizing Army tactical forces. She manages complex contract actions for armored vehicles, integrated ordnance systems, and precision small arms components, aligning with the agency’s mission to enhance soldier lethality, survivability, and battlefield mobility. Her work centers on rapid prototyping and fielding of next-generation military hardware, requiring deep technical understanding of defense engineering standards and defense industrial base capabilities. Finchem operates within a high-stakes, time-sensitive acquisition environment where technical performance, reliability, and interoperability are non-negotiable. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense industrial partners including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., Murtech, Inc., Japan Marine United Corporation, and Professional Contract Services, Inc. These partnerships span heavy armor manufacturing, specialized shipyard modifications, precision tooling, and integrated logistics support. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established defense primes and Tier-1 suppliers with proven track records in military-grade production, emphasizing quality assurance, supply chain resilience, and compliance with MIL-STD specifications. Finchem’s portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This underscores a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring access to the most capable and qualified vendors for mission-critical systems. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 for military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing, accounting for two-thirds of her activity, and NAICS 332216 for saw blade and handtool manufacturing, reflecting niche but vital support for weapon system assembly and maintenance. Her expertise spans the full lifecycle of armored vehicle production, from hull fabrication to armor integration and weapon mounting systems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense manufacturing and ordnance integration.