Michael Dowgiert

Michael Dowgiert serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and tactical wheeled vehicle systems. He manages complex acquisition programs focused on vehicle survivability, mobility, and power systems, overseeing contracts for specialized engineering, manufacturing, and technical services critical to maintaining Army readiness. His work spans the full spectrum of defense acquisition phases—from requirements definition through contract execution—ensuring alignment with DoD standards and operational needs for armored and support vehicle platforms. Dowgiert maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for established defense industrial base vendors with proven expertise in vehicle interiors, avionics integration, structural components, and mission-critical systems manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes technical reliability, supply chain resilience, and compliance with military specifications, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance and quality assurance. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designation, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently allocates 16.7% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation in high-impact technical domains. Dowgiert’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishing), 336360 (Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing), 611430 (Professional Training), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 332710 (Machine Shops). These reflect a technical portfolio spanning vehicle interior systems, embedded software development, precision machining, and workforce training—underscoring his expertise in integrating advanced manufacturing and digital capabilities into legacy and next-generation ground vehicle platforms.