MAJ Thenn, Ronald N.

MAJ Ronald N. Thenn serves as a key procurement lead within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of armored vehicle systems and tactical ground platforms. He oversees contract actions aligned with the Department of the Army’s mission to modernize and maintain combat-ready vehicle fleets, focusing on engineering integration, survivability enhancements, and logistics support for armored and tactical wheeled systems. His portfolio centers on full-spectrum procurement activities—from component manufacturing to system integration—ensuring technical compliance with military standards and operational readiness requirements. Thenn maintains consistent working relationships with specialized defense contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on niche manufacturers with proven expertise in armored vehicle components, avionics integration, and survivability systems. His contracting approach prioritizes technical capability and supply chain reliability, often engaging vendors with deep domain knowledge in military-grade materials, blast-resistant structures, and mission-critical electronics. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition, approximately one-third are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in the armored systems supply chain. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to maximize competition among capable Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers. Thenn’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 336992—Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing. His work involves sourcing advanced armor plating, mobility subsystems, powertrain components, and integrated command-and-control hardware essential to next-generation ground combat vehicles. His technical expertise lies in the integration of survivability, mobility, and power systems within armored platforms, ensuring compliance with Army modernization directives and battlefield operational requirements.