Casie Layer

Casie Layer serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. Their work directly supports the lifecycle readiness of weapons systems and ammunition production by securing critical software, computing hardware, and fabricated metal products. Layer oversees the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and defense industrial base resilience goals. Layer maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade software development, precision machining, and mission-critical data systems. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and technical collaboration, indicating a focus on trusted suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications and secure supply chain requirements. Their contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 66.7% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while 33.3% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy ensures competitive pricing and innovation while actively supporting small business participation across the defense industrial base, without favoring specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a primary focus on mission software, battlefield analytics platforms, and embedded systems, complemented by NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) for ruggedized computing hardware. Layer’s expertise lies in procuring secure, field-deployable digital systems that enable real-time data processing and ordnance lifecycle management across tactical environments.