Amy Roark

Amy Roark serves as a Contract Specialist within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for national missile defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—she supports the MDA’s mission to develop and field integrated, layered defense architectures. Her portfolio primarily encompasses guided missile systems, space-based sensors, and advanced software integration, with a focus on technical acquisitions governed by FAR and DFARS. Roark ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with operational readiness goals for homeland and theater defense. She maintains enduring relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Jacobs Technology Inc., partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with defense primes that possess deep expertise in guided weapon integration, midcourse interception technologies, and real-time command and control software. These partnerships are typically structured as cost-reimbursement or fixed-price incentive contracts, reflecting the high-risk, high-reward nature of missile defense R&D and fielding efforts. Roark’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of her awards issued without set-asides, consistent with the MDA’s need for specialized, large-scale technical capabilities. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (14.3%), ensuring qualified firms contribute to subsystem development and technical support services without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in hardware-intensive defense systems, and NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring her engagement with advanced software for sensor fusion, battle management, and intercept guidance. Roark’s expertise spans both physical weapon systems and the mission-critical software architectures that enable their operational effectiveness.