Lucinda Klisz

Lucinda Klisz 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. She manages complex procurement actions for armored vehicle platforms, tactical wheeled systems, and associated ordnance components, ensuring alignment with the Army’s modernization and readiness objectives. Her work spans the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and performance oversight—supporting the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority in land warfare systems. Klisz specializes in defense-specific contracting vehicles, including Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contracts, with a focus on technical and logistics-integrated solutions. She maintains established relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing, all of whom provide critical components and systems for armored vehicle platforms. Klisz consistently engages with vendors possessing specialized expertise in survivability enhancements, powertrain integration, and mission-critical avionics, fostering long-term collaborative partnerships grounded in technical compliance and performance accountability. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, traceability, and compliance with military specifications. Klisz’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a strategic emphasis on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she actively evaluates small business capabilities as part of competitive evaluations to ensure a robust industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle and Tank Component Manufacturing), with significant activity in Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Facilities Support Services (561210), and Commercial/Industrial Machinery Repair (811310). She possesses deep domain expertise in armored vehicle systems, survivability upgrades, and integrated logistics support, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous DoD standards for performance, durability, and battlefield readiness.