Shonna Tyson

Shonna Tyson serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies for the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. She manages end-to-end contracting actions for technical, engineering, and logistics services critical to sustaining the Army’s armored and tactical wheeled vehicle fleets. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency through integrated acquisition and systems engineering. Tyson specializes in procurements involving advanced manufacturing, avionics integration, and mission-critical support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. She 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 reflect a focus on high-precision manufacturing, systems integration, and specialized defense supply chain capabilities. Tyson’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term sustainment support, fostering collaborative vendor engagement to meet demanding military operational standards. Tyson’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on full and open competition to secure the most capable and technologically advanced solutions for critical defense systems. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures that all vendors—regardless of size—are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and mission alignment. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 221118 (Other Electric Power Generation), and 561499 (All Other Business Support Services), reflecting procurement of specialized test equipment, power systems for vehicle platforms, and mission-critical business support services. Her expertise spans technical domains requiring stringent quality control, defense-grade compliance, and integration with complex military vehicle architectures.