Shelly Masakowski

Shelly Masakowski serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across engineering, manufacturing, and logistics domains, she ensures timely delivery of mission-critical components for armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency through rigorous application of federal acquisition regulations and integrated product team collaboration. Masakowski maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships span specialized manufacturing of engine components, avionics integration, structural assemblies, and maintenance services for military vehicle platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision, performance-based outcomes, and long-term supplier reliability, fostering collaborative environments that align vendor capabilities with Army modernization objectives. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission readiness and system interoperability above socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she maintains compliance with all applicable small business reporting requirements. Masakowski’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair) and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing). She routinely procures high-integrity engine components, armored vehicle subsystems, and precision-fabricated metal structures essential to tactical platform sustainment, demonstrating deep expertise in defense manufacturing and mechanical systems integration.