Carly Frye

Carly Frye serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-ri organization under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions critical to sustaining the Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for fabricated metal products, ordnance-related components, and specialized maintenance services that directly enable weapons system readiness and ammunition production. Her work ensures alignment with the Army’s modernization priorities by securing reliable, mission-critical supplies through compliant, transparent contracting practices. Frye maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized vendors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, and Palantir USG Inc., reflecting a preference for technical specialists in precision machining, defense-grade fabrication, and mission-critical software integration. Her contracting patterns favor long-term, performance-based engagements with firms possessing niche expertise in military-grade manufacturing and logistics support. She frequently collaborates with small, agile vendors capable of rapid prototyping and responsive service delivery, reinforcing operational resilience across the supply chain. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Frye prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 81% of her awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, responsive vendor base capable of meeting urgent field requirements while promoting economic opportunity among disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her portfolio consistently includes HUBZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) participants, demonstrating a deep institutional commitment to inclusive procurement. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products), with significant activity in explosives manufacturing (325920) and basic inorganic chemical production (325180). She also manages specialized contracts for textile-based battlefield equipment and technical training services, showcasing a broad yet precise understanding of the industrial and logistical demands of modern military operations.