Raena Swanson

Raena Swanson serves as a key procurement professional 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. She plays a critical role in executing acquisition strategies that ensure the readiness and technological superiority of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. Her responsibilities include managing complex contract actions for engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment services, with a focus on mission-critical defense systems requiring rigorous technical compliance and logistics integration. Swanson’s work directly supports the Army’s strategic priorities in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency through disciplined acquisition practices aligned with DoD procurement policies. Swanson maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized defense contractors, including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These vendors are trusted partners in the design, fabrication, and integration of advanced vehicle components, avionics, and structural systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry suppliers with proven track records in high-reliability defense manufacturing, emphasizing technical capability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience over broad competition. Swanson’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical merit and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes nature of tactical vehicle modernization programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all awards adhere to federal acquisition regulations and competitive fairness standards. Her procurement focus centers on defense manufacturing and engineering services for ground vehicle systems, including advanced armor integration, powertrain upgrades, and embedded avionics. Though NAICS data is unavailable, her work clearly intersects with defense production, military vehicle systems, and electronic component manufacturing, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the technical and logistical demands of armored force modernization.