Nicholas Pelini

Nicholas Pelini serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), responsible for managing complex acquisitions of heavy-duty tactical ground systems essential to modernizing Army combat capabilities. He specializes in the procurement of armored vehicles, integrated ordnance systems, and enabling technologies that enhance soldier lethality and battlefield mobility. His portfolio centers on full lifecycle contract management for mission-critical platforms, including rapid prototyping initiatives and sustainment contracts for next-generation tactical transport and combat vehicles. Pelini operates within a high-stakes operational environment where technical precision, schedule adherence, and interoperability with existing Army systems are paramount. Pelini maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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 preference for established industrial base vendors with proven expertise in heavy vehicle manufacturing, marine-based logistics support, and specialized defense system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment readiness, often requiring deep collaboration with engineering and logistics teams to ensure fielded systems meet evolving tactical requirements. Pelini’s acquisition portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of contracts awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability, production capacity, and mission-critical delivery timelines over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the urgency of modernizing armored vehicle fleets. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendor selection remains driven by proven technical merit and industrial readiness. His primary focus is on NAICS 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), encompassing the procurement of armored personnel carriers, tactical wheeled vehicles, and modified chassis platforms for weapon system integration. Pelini’s domain expertise lies in the acquisition of survivable, mobility-optimized ground systems with advanced armor, powertrain, and command-and-control integration—critical to maintaining Army tactical superiority in contested environments.