Michael Ciaciuch

Michael R. Ciaciuch serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of the Army. His responsibilities include formulating, negotiating, and administering complex contracts for the sustainment, modernization, and technical upgrade of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. Ciaciuch ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurement actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. He routinely handles high-stakes, mission-critical acquisitions spanning engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and advanced avionics integration. Ciaciuch maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized defense contractors with proven expertise in vehicle structural components, mission-critical electronics, and integrated logistics support. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment capabilities, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in quality assurance and systems integration standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (80.8%), Ciaciuch demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand the industrial base, ensuring that qualified small businesses contribute to the Army’s modernization goals through competitive, transparent procurement processes. His primary NAICS focus areas include 336112 (Tactical Vehicle Manufacturing), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting his technical specialization in vehicle systems engineering, diagnostic instrumentation, and mission-critical software solutions. Ciaciuch’s portfolio underscores deep domain expertise in defense logistics, survivability technologies, and integrated battlefield systems.