Toni Washam

Toni Washam serves as a Contract Specialist within the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, a critical component of the Department of Defense responsible for the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. In this role, she manages the full spectrum of acquisition activities—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—ensuring timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical munitions components. Her work directly supports the Army’s operational readiness by securing reliable supplies of small arms hardware and specialized metal fabrication services essential to warfighting systems. Washam specializes in firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts governed by FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance and supply chain security. Washam maintains collaborative relationships with a network of specialized manufacturers and metal fabrication service providers, many of whom are certified small businesses. She engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in precision machining, military-specification fasteners, and protective coatings. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance protocols, and adherence to MIL-SPEC standards, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting stringent defense requirements. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Washam consistently structures solicitations with 100% small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a high concentration of awards directed toward businesses certified under the 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 332722 (bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing) and 332812 (metal coating and engraving services), reflecting her expertise in procuring high-integrity fastening systems and corrosion-resistant surface treatments for ammunition components. Washam’s domain knowledge spans military-grade metallurgy, plating specifications, and inspection standards critical to munitions reliability and safety.