Alex Hatlestad

Alex Hatlestad serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical industrial base capabilities essential to U.S. Army readiness. Responsible for managing complex procurements in ordnance sustainment, precision manufacturing, and battlefield support systems, Hatlestad ensures timely delivery of munitions components, machine tools, and fabricated metal products vital to weapons system lifecycle support. Their role is central to executing the agency’s mission of modernizing the Army’s industrial infrastructure through strategic, mission-critical contracting. Hatlestad maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, reflecting a balanced portfolio of mid-tier industrial firms and specialized technology providers. These partnerships span precision machining, defense-grade software analytics, and metal fabrication, indicating a preference for vendors with proven technical expertise in military-grade production and secure systems integration. The contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based engagements with established industry partners capable of meeting stringent DoD quality and compliance standards. While the majority of acquisitions are structured as no set-aside procurements, Hatlestad consistently allocates approximately one-third of contracts to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in high-impact industrial domains. This reflects a balanced approach that prioritizes capability while fostering economic resilience within the defense supply chain. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in three NAICS categories: 314999 for specialized textile products used in protective gear and containment systems, 541519 for advanced computer-related services supporting ordnance logistics and maintenance analytics, and 562211 for hazardous waste treatment services tied to munitions demilitarization and environmental compliance. This triad of focus areas underscores deep technical expertise in integrating industrial manufacturing, digital sustainment tools, and environmental safety protocols within the Army’s ammunition and battlefield support ecosystem.