Ashley Michelle Lewis

Ashley Michelle Lewis 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 U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace platforms, including avionics, propulsion systems, and sensor technologies supporting the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache programs. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness through timely procurement of advanced defense technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Lewis maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders experienced in defense aerospace integration and systems engineering. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and rigorous source selection processes tailored to high-stakes defense requirements. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, iterative requirements development, and adherence to stringent quality and delivery benchmarks essential for military operational environments. Her contracting activity reflects a clear preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories, indicating a focus on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures fair and open access to all qualified vendors, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targeting. Lewis specializes in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishing), frequently procuring mission-critical software for flight control, threat detection, and data fusion systems. She also regularly handles acquisitions under 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), demonstrating deep expertise in embedded systems, real-time computing, and defense-grade software development. Her domain knowledge spans aerospace electronics, missile guidance, and integrated avionics architectures, making her a key liaison between technical stakeholders and acquisition teams.