Brittany N. Olin

Brittany N. Olin serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Wash Ofc, a critical acquisition office under the Department of the Army focused on advancing C5ISR capabilities for land and expeditionary forces. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-technology systems, including electro-optic/infrared sensors, precision navigation and guidance equipment, and ruggedized power generation solutions. Her work directly supports the modernization of battlefield situational awareness and operational resilience, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, efficient contracting practices aligned with Army acquisition regulations. Olin maintains a consistent working relationship with Cummins Power Generation Inc., a key vendor providing ruggedized power systems essential for forward-deployed C5ISR platforms. Her procurement patterns reflect deep collaboration with established industrial base partners possessing specialized engineering expertise in military-grade power and sensor integration. While she engages with large prime contractors for complex system integration, she also ensures robust small business participation, fostering partnerships with qualified vendors capable of delivering niche components and technical services under broader contract vehicles. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the technical specificity and scale of requirements. However, she actively supports Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participation, consistently reserving 20% of eligible opportunities for qualified WOSB firms, aligning with Army goals for equitable access to defense contracting. Olin’s primary procurement focus is exclusively within NAICS 334511—Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. She specializes in acquiring advanced electro-optical and infrared sensor systems, inertial navigation units, and mission-essential power subsystems designed for harsh operational environments. Her technical domain expertise centers on integrating these systems into expeditionary platforms, ensuring compliance with military standards for durability, interoperability, and electromagnetic compatibility.