Val B. Hansen

Val B. Hansen serves as a Contracting Officer with the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of conventional ammunition, explosives, and associated logistics systems. In this critical role, Hansen ensures operational readiness by overseeing the procurement of munitions-related components and support services that sustain combat-effective capabilities for land, air, and naval forces. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of defense acquisitions, including manufacturing, supply chain logistics, and demilitarization services, all aligned with the Army’s strategic priorities of modernization and supply chain resilience. Hansen cultivates partnerships with a diverse array of industrial contractors specializing in defense-grade manufacturing and technical services. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense suppliers with proven expertise in precision components, explosive handling systems, and specialized materials. She maintains a collaborative, compliance-driven relationship with vendors, emphasizing adherence to FAR regulations, quality assurance standards, and safety protocols inherent to munitions production. Hansen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 31.8% of her acquisitions set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business engagement over narrow set-aside categories, reflecting a balanced approach to fostering competition while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. She actively supports the inclusion of small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent defense specifications. Her primary industry focus lies in specialized manufacturing sectors, including bolt and fastener production (NAICS 332722), rubber and plastics hosing (326220), and industrial mold manufacturing (333511). She also regularly procures services from plumbing, heating, and HVAC contractors (238220) to support facility infrastructure at munitions storage and production sites. Hansen’s technical expertise spans materials science, explosive safety standards, and defense logistics, positioning her as a key steward of the Army’s ammunition enterprise.