Tyler D. Kenny

Tyler D. Kenny serves as a Contract Specialist at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions under the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, Kenny specializes in contracts for armored vehicle components, tactical wheeled platform systems, and associated ordnance technologies. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure technological superiority and operational readiness through integrated engineering and logistics solutions, with a focus on survivability, mobility, and power efficiency in military vehicle platforms. Kenny maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING. These partnerships center on high-precision manufacturing, avionics integration, and structural components for military vehicles. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing proven technical capabilities in defense-grade production, ensuring compliance with stringent military specifications and quality assurance standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Kenny consistently allocates approximately 13.3% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to small business participation. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333249 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), supporting vehicle subsystems, followed by 334513 and 334516 for industrial process instrumentation and analytical laboratory equipment used in vehicle testing and diagnostics. Kenny’s expertise spans the procurement of mission-critical hardware for vehicle modernization, including sensors, control systems, and specialized manufacturing tooling essential to maintaining the Army’s tactical fleet readiness.