Zachary Wiegand

Zachary Wiegand serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-Dta under the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal, where he manages the acquisition of critical ground combat systems and enabling technologies essential to modernizing Army tactical forces. His portfolio centers on the procurement of armored vehicle components, integrated ordnance systems, and soldier-centric equipment designed to enhance lethality, survivability, and battlefield mobility. Wiegand oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirement validation and market research to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and rapid prototyping initiatives for next-generation platforms. He maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, MURTECH, INC., JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC., reflecting a blend of prime defense contractors and specialized niche suppliers. His procurement approach emphasizes collaborative engagement with vendors possessing deep expertise in military-grade vehicle systems, ensuring technical compliance and operational readiness. Wiegand fosters long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and supply chain resilience. Wiegand demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, ensuring equitable access to defense contracting opportunities for qualified firms regardless of size. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that empower small, emerging, and specialized vendors. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336320 (Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing) and 336360 (Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing), where he procures advanced wiring harnesses, vehicle control systems, blast-resistant interiors, and soldier interface components. This specialization underscores his expertise in integrating commercial automotive technologies into military-grade platforms while meeting stringent durability, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility standards.