Sara Rice

Sara Rice serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain and modernize ground combat and support vehicle systems. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical technical systems including armored vehicle electronics, tactical wheeled platform components, and specialized air management equipment essential to vehicle survivability and operational readiness. Her portfolio focuses on integrated engineering and logistics solutions that ensure battlefield capability and long-term system sustainment, aligning closely with TACOM’s strategic priorities in mobility, power efficiency, and force protection. Rice maintains consistent working 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 electrical systems, armored vehicle integration, and industrial fan/blower technologies tailored for harsh operational environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical reliability, supply chain resilience, and compliance with military specifications, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Rice consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 75% of her acquisitions designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, ensuring broad access for qualified small firms across multiple socioeconomic categories. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a commitment to equitable opportunity while maintaining rigorous standards for technical qualification and delivery. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333120, 333413, and 336320, corresponding to construction machinery, industrial fan and blower systems, and motor vehicle electrical/electronic equipment manufacturing. She specializes in procuring mission-critical subsystems such as vehicle climate control units, armored cabin ventilation systems, and advanced electrical architectures for tactical platforms, underscoring deep technical expertise in ground vehicle systems integration and sustainment.