Audrey C. Hammonds

Audrey C. Hammonds serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical software and information technology systems essential to Army modernization and battlefield readiness. Her portfolio centers on securing scalable, secure software solutions, wireless communications infrastructure, and data platforms that enable command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience across distributed operations. She manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Army’s digital transformation priorities. Hammonds maintains consistent contracting relationships with established technology providers including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade software development, secure communications systems, and integrated IT infrastructure deployment. Her approach emphasizes technical capability, cybersecurity compliance, and delivery reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational demands. Her procurement patterns show no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors capable of delivering complex, high-stakes IT solutions without restriction, prioritizing technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic criteria. Hammonds specializes in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), directing acquisitions toward bespoke software development, system integration, and mission-specific application design. Her technical domain expertise lies in secure enterprise software, real-time data systems, and field-deployable communications platforms, ensuring the Army’s digital infrastructure remains agile, interoperable, and resilient in contested environments.