Vernard L. Moore

Vernard L. Moore serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. His responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contracting activities—from requirements validation and source selection to contract award and administration—for tactical wheeled vehicles, armored platforms, and associated ordnance systems. Moore ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with TACOM’s strategic imperatives in vehicle survivability, mobility, and power efficiency. He specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle sustainment planning. Moore maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of industrial partners, including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These vendors are selected for their proven capabilities in manufacturing heavy-duty vehicle components, advanced armor systems, and integrated avionics solutions. His working relationships reflect a preference for established, high-performance contractors with demonstrated technical expertise in military-grade engineering and production environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability and performance accountability. Moore’s procurement portfolio exhibits a 100% preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern reflects TACOM’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of the technical requirements, where vendor qualification is determined primarily by technical capability, production capacity, and past performance rather than socioeconomic status. His primary acquisition focus lies within NAICS 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), encompassing the procurement of tactical vehicle chassis, powertrain systems, armored hulls, and integrated mission equipment. Moore’s domain expertise centers on the integration of advanced materials, survivability enhancements, and mobility technologies into next-generation ground vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities.