Brian Hurd

Brian Hurd serves as a primary contracting lead within the W6QK Acc-Dta, a critical acquisition unit of the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal. He is responsible for managing complex procurements of ground combat systems, armored vehicle components, and integrated ordnance technologies essential to modernizing Army tactical forces. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to field resilient, survivable, and technologically advanced platforms that enhance soldier lethality and battlefield mobility. Hurd routinely handles full lifecycle acquisitions for specialized military hardware, including rapid prototyping initiatives and sustainment contracts for legacy and next-generation systems, ensuring compliance with Defense Acquisition Regulations and operational readiness requirements. Hurd maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of defense-industrial partners, including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, and MURTECH, INC., among others. These partnerships span prime contractors with deep expertise in armored vehicle manufacturing, marine systems integration, and precision ordnance components. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment with Army requirements, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet stringent military standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hurd consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 79% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity building within the defense supply chain, particularly among firms certified under HUBZone, SDB, and SDVOSB programs. His procurement patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic goals while maintaining operational effectiveness. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 334419 for electronic components, 332722 for fasteners and ordnance hardware, and 336211 and 336390 for motor vehicle and parts manufacturing. Hurd’s expertise lies in procuring mission-critical subsystems for armored platforms—ranging from specialized fasteners and suspension components to integrated electronic systems—ensuring interoperability, durability, and compliance with Army technical specifications.