Vicki Ahlgrim

Vicki Ahlgrim serves as a key procurement professional within the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to ensure operational readiness through the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. She oversees the acquisition of specialized munitions systems and related manufacturing capabilities, focusing on the end-to-end process from production to demilitarization. Her work directly enables the sustainment of combat-effective artillery, small arms, and explosive ordnance for land, air, and naval forces, with an emphasis on modernizing warfighting platforms and enhancing supply chain resilience through strategic sourcing. Ahlgrim collaborates with a network of defense industrial base vendors specializing in precision munitions manufacturing and explosive component production. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect deep engagement with qualified defense suppliers possessing high-security clearances and defense manufacturing certifications. She fosters long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications, including those with expertise in hazardous material handling, ballistic testing, and compliance with DoD ammunition standards. Ahlgrim maintains a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned small businesses, ensuring equitable access to critical defense opportunities and promoting workforce development within the munitions industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333249 (Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), which encompasses specialized equipment for ammunition production, and NAICS 331513 (Steel Foundries), reflecting her expertise in procuring cast metal components, explosive casings, and precision-machined ordnance parts. She brings technical fluency in metallurgy, explosive safety protocols, and defense manufacturing standards, ensuring all acquisitions align with Army ammunition sustainment and modernization priorities.