Mark Kiedrowski

Mark Kiedrowski is a procurement specialist responsible for managing acquisitions within the defense industrial base, with a singular focus on the manufacturing of ammunition excluding small arms. His role centers on ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of critical munitions systems essential to national defense readiness. He exercises full contracting authority over complex, technically demanding solicitations governed by stringent military specifications and defense standards, often coordinating with engineering, logistics, and compliance teams to align acquisition strategies with operational requirements. His work directly supports the sustainment of warfighting capabilities through the reliable delivery of high-integrity ordnance components. Kiedrowski maintains a streamlined contracting approach, engaging with a limited but highly specialized pool of industrial manufacturers qualified under Department of Defense supply chain protocols. These vendors are typically established defense contractors with ITAR compliance, Nadcap certification, and experience in precision metallurgy and explosive handling. His working relationships are characterized by long-term contract performance, rigorous quality assurance oversight, and minimal reliance on subcontracting networks, reflecting a preference for prime contractors with end-to-end production capabilities. His procurement pattern shows a strict adherence to open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This reflects a deliberate policy to prioritize technical capability and production scale over socioeconomic classifications, consistent with the national security imperatives of the ammunition industrial base. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, all vendors must meet rigorous qualification thresholds regardless of size. Kiedrowski’s expertise is concentrated exclusively in NAICS 332993—Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing. He procures a range of medium- and large-caliber projectiles, propellant charges, fuzing systems, and associated assembly components, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-STD specifications, explosive safety regulations, and defense logistics frameworks. His technical domain knowledge spans ordnance design, manufacturing process controls, and supply chain resilience for high-consequence defense materiel.