Steven P. Netter

Steven Netter serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Army TACOM Headquarters, where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. His responsibilities include managing complex contract actions for armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance components, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities such as survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. He works within the full spectrum of defense procurement processes, from solicitation through contract award and administration, with a focus on technical and logistics-driven acquisitions that support operational readiness across the armored fleet. Netter maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These contractors provide specialized capabilities in armored vehicle fabrication, avionics integration, structural components, and mission-critical maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based contract management to ensure system reliability and field sustainment. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 90.9% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with nearly 9.1% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and economic opportunity. Netter’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing), followed by Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120) and Industrial Machinery Repair (811310). He specializes in acquiring complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, and structural systems for armored platforms, requiring deep familiarity with military specifications, engineering change proposals, and logistics support arrangements. His expertise spans the integration of survivability upgrades, powertrain components, and vehicle modernization kits essential to maintaining the Army’s tactical advantage.