Riina Curren

Riina Curren serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground vehicle systems and associated avionics components. Responsible for full-cycle contract management, she ensures compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements while supporting the modernization of armored and tactical wheeled platforms. Her portfolio centers on complex technical acquisitions involving mission-critical aerospace and defense subsystems, with a focus on integrating advanced survivability, mobility, and power systems into Army vehicle fleets. Curren maintains consistent procurement 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 preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade avionics, structural components, and integrated electronic systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with suppliers capable of supporting rapid prototyping, field sustainment, and technology insertion across legacy and next-generation platforms. Curren’s procurement strategy is uniformly aligned with full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of her acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small businesses, ensuring equitable access to defense opportunities for firms with specialized technical capabilities. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient, agile supplier base capable of meeting the Army’s evolving operational needs. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—encompassing avionics, sensor interfaces, vehicle control systems, and mission-specific electronic subsystems. She specializes in acquiring high-reliability components for integration into armored vehicle platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in military avionics architecture, electromagnetic compatibility, and ruggedized electronics manufacturing standards.