Tyler Kenny

Tyler Kenny serves as a procurement lead within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), supporting the acquisition of critical ground combat systems and enabling technologies essential to modernizing Army tactical forces. He manages contracts for specialized defense capabilities, including armored vehicle components, integrated ordnance systems, and soldier-focused enabling technologies, aligning with the agency’s mission to enhance battlefield lethality and mobility. His work directly supports rapid prototyping and fielding of next-generation military equipment, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to forward-deployed units. Kenny maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, MURTECH, INC., JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. These partnerships span complex systems integration, specialized manufacturing, and technical support services, reflecting a preference for established industrial base partners with proven capabilities in defense-grade engineering and logistics. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and stringent compliance with military technical specifications. A defining feature of Kenny’s procurement strategy is a 100% total small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He actively prioritizes small business participation across all contract actions, ensuring equitable access for qualified small entities and fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base aligned with Army modernization objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services), indicating a significant emphasis on personnel vetting and security clearance support for defense personnel and contractors, alongside NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting niche requirements for secure, ruggedized communications hardware. This unique blend underscores his expertise in bridging operational security needs with specialized military-grade communications and personnel integrity systems.