Mitchell Antonich

Mitchell Antonich serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisition strategies for the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. He is responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for specialized automotive components and integrated vehicle systems, ensuring alignment with Army readiness objectives and defense acquisition regulations. His portfolio centers on technical procurement for armored vehicle platforms, focusing on survivability, mobility, and power systems integration, with an emphasis on compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. Antonich maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade metal stamping, interior trim systems, and avionics integration for tactical platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term supplier collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based outcomes to support sustained field readiness. He exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity among small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent DoD technical and quality standards. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses to contribute meaningfully to national defense industrial base resilience. Antonich’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336370 (Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping) and 336360 (Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in the fabrication of armored vehicle structural components and crew compartment systems. He specializes in sourcing high-strength steel stampings, blast-resistant seating, vibration-dampening interiors, and integrated mounting systems critical to vehicle survivability, demonstrating technical fluency in military vehicle architecture and materiel engineering standards.