Nicole Gram

Nicole Gram serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. She manages complex procurement actions for technical systems spanning armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority through integrated acquisition, engineering, and logistics support, with a focus on full-spectrum contract management from solicitation to closeout. Gram maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on the design, integration, and manufacturing of specialized vehicle components, avionics systems, and heavy-duty structural assemblies. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based contract structures to ensure mission-critical readiness and interoperability across Army fleets. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her focus remains on securing technically capable vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD performance and quality standards for defense-critical systems. Gram’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting her specialization in vehicle chassis, armor integration, and heavy mechanical systems. She also frequently procures support services under NAICS 488390 and specialized equipment under NAICS 333923, demonstrating deep expertise in logistics support infrastructure and heavy-lift material handling systems essential to armored vehicle sustainment operations.