Caleb Bergert

Caleb Bergert serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-pica office of the Department of the Army, supporting the acquisition of critical defense manufacturing and operational support systems essential to military readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on machine tool manufacturing, defense logistics, and technical services that sustain combat systems and installation infrastructure. His work directly enables force projection through reliable munitions supply chains and modernized production capabilities, ensuring alignment with the Army’s strategic priorities in industrial base resilience and technological modernization. Bergert maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, partnering with established prime vendors capable of delivering high-integrity manufacturing and engineering services. He also engages specialized technical service providers such as LOGISYS TECHNICAL SERVICES INC and PROGSIT LLC to support mission-critical maintenance, software integration, and systems engineering tasks. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor reliability over transactional sourcing. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (75%), Bergert actively incorporates Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) for 25% of opportunities, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in defense manufacturing and technical services. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that prioritizes capability while fostering vendor diversity within the industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), with significant activity in metal heat treating, software publishing, and applied research and development. He regularly procures precision machining systems, industrial automation software, and technical training services, showcasing deep expertise in defense production technologies and industrial engineering domains.