Ashley Runkles

Ashley Runkles supports the W6QK Acc-apg Adelphi division of the Department of the Army in acquiring mission-critical scientific and engineering capabilities essential to advanced military R&D. She manages procurement activities centered on high-precision laboratory instrumentation, electronic measurement systems, and secure computing infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to advance physical and engineering sciences. Her work encompasses the full lifecycle of contract execution—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation and award—focusing on technically complex acquisitions that support national defense innovation in controlled laboratory environments. Runkles maintains consistent relationships with specialized vendors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility support, PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC. for analytical instrumentation, JAXON ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE LLC for technical maintenance services, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for secure computing solutions, and ILLUMINA, INC. for advanced biophysical detection systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes partnerships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in scientific equipment and engineering services, prioritizing technical capability and compliance with federal security standards over volume-based sourcing. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 77.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a meaningful 22.7% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a strategic focus on leveraging market innovation while ensuring broad small business participation without compromising technical rigor or mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, and 541611 for management consulting services supporting R&D operations. She frequently procures calibrated instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and specialized maintenance contracts that sustain the integrity of high-value scientific assets, underscoring her expertise in technical procurement within defense science and engineering domains.