Carrie L. Samuels

Carrie L. Samuels serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, including avionics, propulsion systems, and guided missile technologies essential to platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability aerospace hardware and technical support services aligned with Army modernization priorities. Samuels handles full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—focusing on technical specifications that meet stringent military performance and safety standards. She maintains established working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering advanced aerospace systems and integrated mission support. These collaborations are characterized by long-term strategic alignment, technical collaboration, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations. Samuels consistently engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing and systems integration, ensuring compliance with defense-specific quality assurance protocols and supply chain resilience requirements. Samuels’ procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing performance, scalability, and readiness over program-specific small business targets. While small business participation is not formally structured through set-asides, her contracting actions remain compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and may include subcontracting opportunities as part of prime contractor obligations. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, complemented by significant activity in 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems. She regularly procures specialized components such as flight control units, radar interfaces, engine control modules, and precision sensor arrays, demonstrating deep familiarity with aerospace engineering domains and defense-grade manufacturing standards.