Steven Pindzia

Steven Pindzia serves as Project Lead for the Mechanical Countermine Team at U.S. Army TACOM, where he oversees the acquisition and lifecycle management of specialized mechanical systems designed to detect, neutralize, and mitigate landmines and improvised explosive devices. In this role, he bridges engineering requirements with procurement execution, ensuring that ground combat vehicle platforms are equipped with advanced countermine technologies that enhance soldier survivability and operational mobility. His acquisitions primarily involve engineering services and applied research and development for mechanical countermeasure systems, including mine rollers, flails, and robotic demining platforms, all aligned with the Army’s modernization priorities for armored vehicle survivability. Pindzia maintains consistent partnerships with a focused group of defense contractors, including Schutt Industries, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, and A&M Aerostuctures, which provide specialized mechanical components, precision fabrication, and integrated system assembly. These vendors are selected for their technical expertise in ruggedized mechanical systems and their ability to meet stringent military specifications. His working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and performance-based contract management, with a preference for established defense industrial base suppliers capable of rapid prototyping and field validation. Pindzia’s procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, he ensures compliance with all federal contracting regulations and evaluates vendor capability based on technical merit and mission readiness. His primary NAICS focus areas are 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), reflecting his emphasis on applied mechanical engineering, systems integration, and field-deployable countermine technology development. He specializes in procuring custom-engineered solutions for explosive ordnance disposal and armored vehicle survivability, leveraging deep domain knowledge in mechanical systems, blast mitigation, and tactical mobility enhancement.