Shane C. Strehler

Shane C. Strehler serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. Responsible for executing full-cycle contracting actions, he ensures timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical equipment and sustainment services essential to armored vehicle readiness and modernization. His portfolio encompasses complex technical acquisitions including military vehicle components, industrial machinery, and specialized maintenance services, aligning closely with TACOM’s mandate to maintain technological superiority across tactical wheeled and armored platforms. Strehler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of trusted contractors, including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry vendors with proven capabilities in military-grade manufacturing, avionics integration, and heavy equipment repair. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in rigorous oversight and regulatory adherence. His procurement patterns reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical urgency and technical specificity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base among qualified small entities. Strehler’s primary NAICS focus includes Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance (811310), and Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), underscoring his expertise in procuring heavy-duty mechanical systems and maintenance services for armored vehicle fleets. He also handles specialized contracts in Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing (336992), reflecting direct involvement in the sustainment and upgrade of tactical ground systems critical to Army operational readiness.