Michael Depeal

Michael DePeal serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), specializing in the acquisition of advanced ground combat systems and armored vehicle platforms. He plays a critical role in executing the Army’s modernization strategy by managing full lifecycle contracts for military armored vehicles, tank components, and integrated ordnance systems that enhance soldier survivability and tactical mobility. His work directly supports the fielding of next-generation combat platforms through rapid prototyping and technology insertion initiatives, ensuring Army forces remain equipped with resilient, high-performance systems capable of operating in contested environments. DePeal maintains long-standing relationships with prime contractors including BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., Murtech, Inc., Japan Marine United Corporation, and Professional Contract Services, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on established defense industrial base vendors with proven expertise in armored vehicle manufacturing, naval-derived platform integration, and specialized ordnance support services. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and sustained industrial capacity, often engaging contractors in collaborative engineering and production readiness efforts. His procurement portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet urgent operational requirements, prioritizing technical capability and production scalability over socioeconomic preferences. DePeal’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 336992—Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing—where he oversees the acquisition of tracked and wheeled armored fighting vehicles, turret systems, armor packages, and associated combat electronics. His domain knowledge spans armor metallurgy, mobility systems, fire control integration, and survivability enhancements, positioning him as a technical procurement leader within the Army’s armored modernization enterprise.