Ashley Hixson

Ashley Hixson serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-ri office of the Department of the Army, supporting the sustainment and modernization of the U.S. Army’s industrial base for ordnance and battlefield support systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in munitions manufacturing and precision metal fabrication, Hixson ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical components essential to weapons systems and ammunition production. Their work directly enables operational readiness by securing reliable supply chains for high-integrity, defense-grade products under stringent quality and compliance standards. Hixson maintains consistent, long-term relationships with core contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, all of which provide specialized manufacturing, precision machining, and mission-critical software integration services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industrial base vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade production, particularly those capable of meeting military specifications for ammunition components, fabricated metal parts, and automated systems. The contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, supply chain resilience, and compliance with defense logistics standards. Hixson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a mission-driven prioritization of capability, capacity, and technical suitability over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that critical ordnance and industrial base needs are met without constraint. While small business participation is not formally targeted through set-asides, the agency’s reliance on specialized manufacturers inherently includes qualified small and mid-tier industrial firms capable of meeting exacting defense requirements. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) and 332993 (Ammunition, except Small Arms Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in the production of live-fire ordnance, propellants, and precision-fabricated munition components. Hixson’s domain knowledge encompasses ballistic materials, explosive handling protocols, and automated assembly systems, ensuring acquisitions align with Army ammunition lifecycle management and safety compliance standards.