Selma Burris

Selma Burris serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical ammunition and specialized ordnance systems essential to the readiness of elite special operations forces. Her role is central to fulfilling USSOCOM’s mandate to equip units with high-performance, precision-engineered munitions that support global, high-risk operations. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for non-small arms ammunition, ensuring compliance with stringent military specifications and operational tempo requirements. Her acquisitions directly enable tactical superiority through reliable, next-generation explosive ordnance solutions tailored for unconventional warfare environments. Burris maintains a consistent contracting relationship with Shaver Foods LLC of Fayetteville, Arkansas, a primary vendor for specialized ammunition manufacturing under NAICS 332993. While this contractor is currently the dominant partner, her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability and mission alignment over volume, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and supply chain resilience. She engages with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in advanced propellant formulations, munitions safety protocols, and ruggedized production standards required for SOF environments. Burris’s contracting activity reflects a strict no-set-aside policy, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects USSOCOM’s operational imperative to prioritize technical readiness and rapid delivery over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that mission-critical ammunition requirements are met without delay or compromise. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, all vendors must meet exacting defense standards, creating a level playing field based on capability rather than certification. Her industry focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 332993—Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing—where she procures medium- and large-caliber explosive ordnance, guided munitions components, and specialized training rounds. She possesses deep technical familiarity with Department of Defense ammunition standards, including MIL-STD specifications for detonation reliability, environmental durability, and storage safety, making her a pivotal expert in sustaining the lethality and precision of U.S. special operations forces.