Britiney S. Rich

Britiney S. Rich serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for secure software systems, wireless communications infrastructure, and enterprise data platforms that enhance battlefield readiness and command and control capabilities. Her procurement activities are centered on fulfilling the Army’s modernization priorities through the acquisition of electronic computer systems and integrated IT solutions that support network resilience, intelligence processing, and secure communications across distributed operational environments. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and defense technology standards. Rich maintains strategic relationships with key industry partners including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., engaging with vendors that deliver advanced telecommunications hardware, software-defined networking solutions, and mission-critical system integration services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships that support rapid fielding and sustainment of secure, scalable IT capabilities for Army units. A defining feature of her procurement strategy is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She consistently directs acquisitions to small businesses, ensuring broad participation across the defense technology ecosystem and promoting innovation through agile, niche-capable vendors. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), where she procures custom-built computing systems, embedded hardware, secure data terminals, and specialized software applications tailored for tactical environments. Her technical expertise spans secure firmware development, DoD-compliant cybersecurity frameworks, and ruggedized computing platforms essential to modernized battlefield networks.