Alex M. Schupp

Alex M. Schupp serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Army’s W6QK Acc-apg (W91CRB), supporting the development and fielding of next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics, Schupp ensures timely delivery of mission-critical sensing and communications capabilities to tactical units. His procurement activities center on maintaining operational readiness through rapid prototyping, sustainment, and modernization of advanced electronic systems, often under time-sensitive operational timelines. Schupp’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with nearly 98% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. While no specific contractor relationships are currently dominant, his portfolio consistently engages Tier-1 defense contractors and specialized engineering firms with expertise in electronic repair, analytical instrumentation, and RF system integration. His working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, rapid response capabilities, and compliance with military specifications for ruggedized, field-deployable systems. His socioeconomic contracting approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with only 2.2% of awards directed toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and schedule reliability over socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation remains a formal consideration where feasible. Schupp’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), accounting for over two-thirds of his portfolio, followed by specialized manufacturing under 334511 and 334516 for aeronautical and analytical instruments. He routinely procures calibration services, field repair of battlefield sensors, and custom-built RF detection systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military-grade electronic systems and their lifecycle sustainment requirements.