Ann Azarraga

Ann Azarraga serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace technologies, including avionics, propulsion systems, sensor suites, and integrated combat support services for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance operational readiness through timely procurement of high-reliability defense systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Ann maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering advanced aerospace integration, systems engineering, and sustainment services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and rigorous oversight of deliverables tied to defense-specific specifications. She collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to align contractual requirements with operational needs, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and innovation. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition—reflecting a 73.7% no set-aside preference—Ann actively facilitates small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 26.3% of her portfolio. She demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in the defense aerospace supply chain, ensuring equitable access without compromising technical rigor. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Support), 334513 and 334515 (industrial and electrical measurement instrumentation), and 541380 (testing laboratories), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision sensors, test equipment, and technical validation services essential to flight systems certification and battlefield reliability.