Rebecca S. Bernard

Rebecca S. Bernard serves as a key procurement lead within the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, overseeing the acquisition of specialized measuring and controlling devices critical to the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. Her role ensures the Department of Defense maintains operational readiness by securing precision instrumentation used in munitions testing, storage monitoring, safety systems, and demilitarization processes. She manages contracts aligned with the Army’s strategic modernization priorities, focusing on technologies that enhance accuracy, safety, and supply chain resilience across land, air, and naval platforms. Her acquisitions are mission-critical, supporting both current warfighting needs and next-generation munitions development. Bernard maintains a consistent procurement pattern centered on small business participation, with 100% of her contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively engages with a diverse ecosystem of certified small manufacturers, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), fostering long-term partnerships that build capacity within the defense industrial base. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over scale, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized instrumentation and military-grade control systems. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 334519—Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing—reflecting her specialization in high-reliability sensors, pressure and temperature monitoring systems, explosive ordnance disposal controls, and automated safety interlocks. These devices are integral to ammunition production lines, storage facility environmental controls, and real-time detonation diagnostics. Bernard’s technical expertise lies in the integration of ruggedized electronics into hazardous environments, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and Department of Defense safety standards. She works closely with niche manufacturers capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions under strict quality assurance protocols, reinforcing the Command’s mission to sustain a secure, responsive, and technologically advanced munitions enterprise.