Samantha Corelis

Samantha Corelis serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of conventional ammunition and explosives critical to U.S. Army operational readiness. Her responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and administering complex contracts aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and logistical standards for munitions systems. She handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning technical services, specialized manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure, supporting the Command’s strategic goals of modernizing warfighting capabilities and strengthening supply chain resilience. Corelis collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including defense contractors, industrial manufacturers, and technology service providers, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her work consistently engages firms capable of meeting stringent DoD quality and certification standards, particularly those with expertise in explosives handling, hazardous material logistics, and defense-grade production systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively promotes small business participation, dedicating 20% of her acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring opportunities for qualified small manufacturers and service providers to contribute to national defense objectives. Corelis specializes in procurements under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), supporting munitions tracking and logistics automation systems; 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing), for secure storage and transport packaging; 325212 (Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing), for seals and detonation-resistant components; and 333994 (Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing), for thermal treatment and demilitarization equipment. Her technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense logistics, materials science, and mission-critical systems integration.