Alejandra R. Avila

Alejandra R. Avila serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain combat readiness and logistical resilience. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for defense manufacturing, facility services, and operational support systems, with a strong emphasis on ammunition production, engineering services, and electronic systems integration. Avila ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic priorities in modernizing munitions supply chains and maintaining installation infrastructure. She maintains consistent working relationships with key defense industry partners including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics OTS (Wilkes Barre), LLC, and Pioneering Decisive Solutions Inc., among others. These partnerships are primarily performance-based, involving complex technical deliverables in ammunition manufacturing, precision engineering, and systems integration. Avila’s contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and past performance, fostering long-term collaborations with established defense contractors capable of meeting stringent military standards. Avila’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions. While small business participation is limited, she actively supports the 5.6% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, ensuring eligible firms have access to opportunities aligned with their capabilities. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), and 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on electronic computer manufacturing and physical sciences R&D. She specializes in procuring high-integrity munitions systems, precision ordnance components, and mission-critical engineering solutions that directly support Army modernization and force projection objectives.