Anthony J. Bleakley

Anthony J. Bleakley serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain combat systems, maintain installation infrastructure, and support force projection through reliable logistics and munitions supply chains. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning defense manufacturing, facility services, and operational support systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with strategic readiness goals. His work directly enables the modernization of ammunition production capabilities and the integrity of base-wide operational continuity through timely and compliant contracting actions. Bleakley maintains established relationships with key defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, among others. He routinely engages large prime contractors for complex systems integration and industrial support services, while also facilitating subcontracting opportunities through structured small business outreach. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven, high-capacity vendors with demonstrated performance in defense manufacturing and technical services, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions—80.7%—are conducted without set-asides, Bleakley consistently incorporates small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His approach reflects a balanced commitment to operational efficiency and socioeconomic objectives, ensuring that qualified small businesses have meaningful access to defense procurement opportunities without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in specialized defense hardware, industrial automation systems, and mission-critical software development. He routinely procures precision-engineered components, embedded systems, and technical services supporting munitions infrastructure and military facility operations, demonstrating technical fluency across defense manufacturing and systems integration domains.