Patrick Burch

Patrick M. Burch serves as a key procurement lead within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems for the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing complex acquisition strategies, he oversees contracts for armored vehicle components, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated engineering services critical to maintaining Army readiness. His role is central to executing the agency’s mission of enhancing vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency through integrated acquisition and logistics support, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical systems to frontline units. Burch maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-precision manufacturing, advanced armor integration, avionics systems, and specialized engineering support for military platforms. His procurement approach prioritizes technical capability and proven performance, often engaging vendors with deep expertise in defense-grade fabrication and systems integration, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in reliability and compliance with military specifications. Burch’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified, high-capability vendors rather than prioritizing designated small business categories. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the nature of the procurements often naturally includes small firms as subcontractors within larger prime contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) and 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing), each accounting for nearly 37% of activity. He also regularly engages engineering services (541330) and R&D in physical sciences (541712), underscoring expertise in advanced vehicle systems, survivability upgrades, and next-generation mobility technologies for armored fleets.