Cathy K. Mendoza

Cathy K. Mendoza serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of the U.S. Army’s industrial base for ordnance, precision components, and battlefield support systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on machine tool manufacturing, fabricated metal products, and critical maintenance services essential to weapons systems and ammunition production. Her work ensures the reliability and readiness of fielded equipment through strategic sourcing aligned with Army lifecycle support requirements, emphasizing technical precision and supply chain resilience. Mendoza maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized industrial partners including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC. These vendors provide high-precision machining, forged metal components, and mission-critical software integration services tailored to defense-grade specifications. Her procurement approach favors long-term, performance-based partnerships with manufacturers possessing certified quality systems and defense supply chain experience, ensuring compliance with military standards and just-in-time delivery for operational tempo. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mendoza prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 72% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She actively promotes socioeconomic contracting opportunities, with notable support for Women-Owned Small Businesses and a deliberate avoidance of large business sole-source awards unless justified by unique technical capability. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust, diversified vendor base capable of meeting demanding Army industrial requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333515 (Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing), 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in precision machining, forging, and custom metal fabrication. She routinely procures components such as hardened tooling, forged ordnance parts, and specialized machine fixtures used in ammunition production and weapons maintenance, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense manufacturing domains and technical supply chain oversight.