Nicholas G Hawes

Nicholas Hawes serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems for the Department of the Army. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on engineering services, vehicle sustainment, avionics integration, and specialized manufacturing critical to armored and tactical wheeled platform readiness. His work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency by facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical hardware, software, and technical support services across the defense industrial base. Hawes maintains consistent working relationships 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 partnerships span advanced manufacturing, structural components, electronic systems, and specialized vehicle modifications, reflecting a preference for established defense contractors with proven technical capabilities in armored systems and tactical platform integration. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with military specifications, and long-term sustainment support. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Hawes consistently allocates approximately 25% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without relying on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing technical competence while actively fostering competition among qualified small firms. His primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), General Automotive Repair (811111), Computer Terminal Manufacturing (334118), and Sign Manufacturing (339950), underscoring a broad technical scope that extends beyond traditional defense manufacturing into vehicle maintenance, digital systems integration, and specialized signage for military installations. This diverse specialization highlights his role in enabling both operational readiness and logistical infrastructure across the Army’s ground vehicle fleet.