Roger Montanez

Roger Montanez serves as the Project Manager for the FSS Cargo Air Drop program under W6QK Acc-apg Natick, a critical component of the U.S. Army’s Soldier Systems Center. In this role, he leads the acquisition and lifecycle management of specialized cargo air drop systems designed for tactical battlefield logistics. His responsibilities include defining technical requirements, issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and managing contract performance for mission-critical airdrop equipment that supports rapid deployment and sustainment of forces. Montanez ensures alignment with Army modernization priorities, focusing on reliability, weight optimization, and compatibility with current air platforms and parachute systems. He maintains consistent procurement relationships with EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide engineered solutions for high-stress cargo containment, rigging hardware, and modular airdrop pallet systems. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with niche manufacturers possessing deep expertise in military-grade fabrication and drop-test validation. Montanez prioritizes vendors with proven track records in compliance with MIL-STD specifications and aerospace-grade material standards, fostering long-term technical alignment over transactional contracting. Montanez’s portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside contracting approach, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His acquisition strategy emphasizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, consistently selecting vendors based on performance history, engineering rigor, and compliance with stringent military specifications. His primary focus lies within NAICS 337215—Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing—reflecting a specialized procurement domain centered on ruggedized, modular storage and containment systems engineered for airdrop survivability. He procures custom-fabricated cargo containers, impact-dampening racks, and quick-release rigging assemblies designed to withstand extreme G-forces and environmental stressors, demonstrating deep expertise in tactical logistics hardware and military-grade industrial manufacturing.