Nicholas Young

Nicholas Young, serving as a Military Contracting Specialist (MSG) at Headquarters, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), plays a critical role in the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. He oversees the procurement of specialized ordnance, small arms, and associated military-grade accessories, ensuring alignment with the Army’s modernization and readiness objectives. His portfolio emphasizes technical contracts requiring rigorous engineering validation, survivability enhancements, and logistics integration for armored and tactical wheeled platforms, directly supporting operational forces across the Department of Defense. Young maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of defense-industrial partners, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in precision ordnance fabrication, armored component integration, and mission-critical avionics systems. His procurement approach favors established Tier 1 suppliers with proven track records in defense-grade manufacturing, often engaging them through long-term, performance-based agreements that prioritize reliability, traceability, and compliance with MIL-SPEC standards. Young’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, reflecting a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his awards are grounded in mission-critical performance requirements, ensuring that only vendors with the requisite certifications, quality systems, and defense manufacturing heritage are selected. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 332994—Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing—where he specializes in the acquisition of ammunition components, weapon subsystems, explosive ordnance handling equipment, and integrated fire control systems. His domain expertise centers on the technical integration of lethal and non-lethal ordnance systems into armored vehicle platforms, demanding deep familiarity with Army technical manuals, ballistic testing protocols, and defense supply chain security standards.