Carol J. Tyree

Carol J. Tyree serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army (W91CRB), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced military sensing, communications, and battlefield data analytics systems. Her portfolio centers on the development and fielding of next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, including aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency (RF) platforms, and real-time tactical data processing solutions. Tyree manages complex acquisition cycles for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) contracts, as well as production and sustainment efforts for mission-critical defense systems, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and DoD acquisition regulations. Tyree maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of defense contractors, including prime systems integrators, specialized engineering firms, and technology innovators focused on electronic warfare, signal processing, and secure communications. She frequently engages with vendors possessing expertise in embedded systems, software-defined radios, and AI-driven analytics platforms, fostering partnerships that emphasize technical agility, rapid prototyping, and cybersecurity compliance. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and risk-managed acquisition strategies to accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter. While specific set-aside data is not available, Tyree demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting, consistently supporting small business participation through 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. She actively promotes small business subcontracting plans and encourages innovative small firms to compete for high-impact technical opportunities within the ISR domain. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS categories related to aerospace and defense electronics, including 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). Tyree specializes in procuring advanced sensor suites, secure tactical data links, and field-deployable analytics tools that enhance situational awareness and networked operations on the modern battlefield.