Lynn Byrne

Lynn M. Byrne serves as a Contracting Officer at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the readiness and technological modernization of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and lifecycle sustainment planning. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration contracts aligned with Army modernization priorities, including survivability, mobility, and power efficiency enhancements. Byrne maintains consistent procurement relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in vehicle component manufacturing, avionics integration, and advanced materials, reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven technical expertise in military ground systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical oversight, and long-term sustainment partnerships. Her set-aside preferences are heavily weighted toward open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-aside designation. The remaining 8.3% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions (FAR 19.5), indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical capability requirements. She prioritizes technical merit and industrial base stability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with TACOM’s operational readiness imperatives. Byrne’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishing), 336999 (Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her specialization in embedded systems, vehicle electronics, and digital integration solutions. She routinely procures advanced engineering services, avionics hardware, and mission-critical software platforms that support the modernization of Army ground vehicles, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense systems acquisition and lifecycle support.