Rachel Serra

Rachel Serra 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. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across engineering, manufacturing, and logistics domains, she ensures compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations while supporting the modernization of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. Her portfolio primarily includes sole-source and competitive contracts for mission-critical defense hardware and integrated support services, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic priorities in survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. Serra maintains long-standing relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing, all of which provide specialized components and systems for armored vehicle platforms. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven technical capabilities in military-grade manufacturing and integration, often involving technical specifications governed by MIL-STD and SAE standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, performance validation, and supply chain resilience over cost-driven competition. Serra’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects the mission-critical nature of the systems she supports, where technical expertise and production readiness take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all contractors must meet stringent defense qualification standards regardless of size. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle and Tank Component Manufacturing), complemented by engineering services (541330) and facilities support (561210). She routinely manages contracts for armor plating, drivetrain components, avionics integration, and maintenance infrastructure, demonstrating deep domain expertise in armored vehicle systems and defense logistics support.