Sophia L. Pace

Sophia L. Pace serves as a Procurement Analyst and Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. She manages complex contracting actions for armored vehicle components, ordnance systems, and tactical platform modernization efforts, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Her work bridges engineering, logistics, and supply chain functions to deliver mission-critical capabilities to the Army’s armored forces, with a focus on survivability, mobility, and power efficiency across land warfare platforms. Pace maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized manufacturers including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships center on precision-engineered components, armor systems, avionics integration, and military-grade fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing niche technical expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, often involving sole-source or limited competition actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 authorities to meet urgent operational needs. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful 18.2% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance ensures access to specialized capabilities while upholding competitive integrity. She actively engages small businesses with relevant defense manufacturing credentials, prioritizing technical competence over socioeconomic designation alone. Pace’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories), 332991 (ball and roller bearing manufacturing), and 336992 (military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical systems, ballistic protection, and vehicle drivetrain components. She also manages maintenance contracts under 811310 for industrial machinery repair, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both new acquisition and sustainment logistics for armored fleet readiness.