Alisha R. King

Alisha King serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems and technical support services essential to the Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization efforts. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, focusing on avionics upgrades, propulsion system enhancements, and sensor integration. Her portfolio emphasizes engineering and systems design contracts that ensure operational readiness and technological superiority across Army aviation and air defense programs, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic imperative to sustain and advance next-generation combat capabilities. King maintains long-standing, high-impact relationships with prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders experienced in defense aerospace integration, systems engineering, and mission-critical software development. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based acquisition strategies, performance work statements, and incentive structures to ensure technical fidelity and schedule adherence. She works closely with contractors to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, including DFARS compliance and defense-specific cybersecurity requirements, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in accountability and technical excellence. King’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on leveraging the technical capacity of established defense contractors with proven track records in high-risk aerospace environments. While small business participation is not a primary mechanism in her current portfolio, she adheres strictly to all statutory requirements for fair and transparent competition. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541330 (Engineering Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), reflecting her specialization in systems engineering, mission-critical software architecture, and program management support for defense aerospace platforms. She routinely procures advanced avionics, real-time data fusion systems, and integrated command and control solutions critical to modern air defense operations.