Stephen Peeples

Stephen Peeples serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies for ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. He manages the full lifecycle procurement of technical systems critical to vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency, including armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance subsystems. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain the Army’s ground fleet through integrated acquisition, engineering, and logistics support, ensuring operational readiness across the force. Peeples maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These vendors specialize in advanced manufacturing, avionics integration, structural components, and mission-critical systems for military vehicles. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with firms possessing proven technical capability in defense-grade production, often involving complex performance-based specifications and technical compliance oversight. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Peeples demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 21% of his portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses with relevant manufacturing and engineering expertise, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor or mission readiness. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), 334511 (Navigation and Guidance Systems), 336112 (Military Vehicle Manufacturing), 333914 (Pumping Equipment), and 314999 (Miscellaneous Textile Products), reflecting a technical domain spanning vehicle chassis systems, electronic warfare components, fluid handling, and specialized fabrications for armor and crew protection. His expertise lies in bridging industrial manufacturing capabilities with military operational requirements.