Carlos J. Reed

Carlos J. Reed serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical software, wireless communications infrastructure, and secure information technology platforms that support Army modernization and battlefield readiness. His work directly enables command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience across distributed operational environments, with a focus on soliciting solutions that meet stringent DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning commercial and institutional construction, wireless carrier services, and specialized computer systems, ensuring alignment with Army digital transformation priorities. Reed maintains strategic relationships with established contractors including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., fostering long-term partnerships that deliver integrated communications and infrastructure solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, often engaging vendors with proven experience in military-grade wireless networks and secure data platforms. He prioritizes vendors capable of rapid deployment and sustainment in austere environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Reed consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of his acquisitions to small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB concerns. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base and promote innovation from non-traditional defense contractors. His primary NAICS focus includes 517112 (wireless telecommunications carriers), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 236220 (commercial building construction), reflecting a unique blend of IT, infrastructure, and communications procurement. He specializes in acquiring secure software development, field-deployable network hardware, and supporting construction for hardened communications facilities, demonstrating deep technical fluency in DoD IT modernization domains.