Taylor A. Gross

Taylor A. Gross serves as a Contract Specialist with the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, where they play a pivotal role in executing the lifecycle acquisition of conventional ammunition and explosives systems critical to U.S. Army operational readiness. Responsible for managing full-cycle procurement activities—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—Gross ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the Command’s strategic priorities in modernizing warfighting capabilities and strengthening supply chain resilience. Their portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts essential to sustaining combat-effective munitions for land, air, and naval forces. Gross cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and niche manufacturers specializing in defense-critical supply chains. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, their contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, technically proficient partners capable of meeting stringent military specifications for munitions components and supporting software systems. Working closely with engineering and logistics teams, Gross ensures vendor performance aligns with safety, quality, and readiness standards unique to the munitions enterprise. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Gross consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of their acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small manufacturers and service providers, fostering innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base. Their contracting patterns show minimal use of large business set-asides, underscoring a commitment to broad-based small business inclusion across all socioeconomic categories. Gross’s procurement focus centers on three core NAICS categories: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 331315 (Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing), and 332117 (Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing). These reflect deep technical expertise in digital systems integration for munitions logistics, high-purity metal fabrication, and precision component production using advanced metallurgical processes. Their work supports the development and sustainment of next-generation ammunition systems requiring both cutting-edge software solutions and mission-critical materials manufacturing.