Bobbi Shannon

Bobbi Shannon supports the procurement mission of the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, ensuring the reliable acquisition of critical industrial base capabilities essential to munitions production, battlefield equipment sustainment, and precision component manufacturing. While her formal title is not disclosed, her role centers on managing complex contracts for fabricated metal products, machine tools, and specialized telecommunications systems that directly enable Army readiness. She handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance-based requirements for mission-critical hardware and support services. Shannon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industrial contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, and Palantir USG Inc., alongside Allied Metal Tech, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established mid-tier manufacturers and defense-focused technology providers with proven capabilities in precision machining, metal fabrication, and secure data integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance accountability and supply chain resilience, frequently leveraging long-term vendor engagement to ensure continuity in the production of ordnance-related components. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shannon consistently structures procurements as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and delivery reliability. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced emphasis on socioeconomic compliance and mission-critical performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing), and 517810 (All Other Telecommunications), indicating expertise in procuring heavy metal components for weapon systems, specialized rail-based logistics equipment, and secure, non-standardized communications infrastructure. This technical breadth positions her as a key liaison between fielded Army systems and the industrial suppliers who sustain them.