Charlie Hughes

Charlie Hughes serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QM Micc-ft Drum under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of specialized equipment critical to soldier readiness and operational sustainment. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements focused on industrial, athletic, and military-grade goods that enhance training efficacy and field logistics. His role involves end-to-end contract execution—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Army modernization goals and force projection requirements. Hughes specializes in complex, mission-critical acquisitions that demand rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with defense procurement standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including VPB LLC, LEGACY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, LARC INDUSTRIES INC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in manufacturing, site development, and technical support services tailored to military environments. Hughes fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and timely delivery of mission-essential goods and infrastructure. Hughes exhibits a strict commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, locally based, and socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility, ensuring robust participation across all phases of the procurement lifecycle without reliance on large business prime contractors. His primary NAICS focus areas include 325314 (fertilizer mixing), 332439 (metal container manufacturing), 332710 (machine shops), and 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories), indicating deep technical expertise in industrial manufacturing and defense-related hardware. He procures durable, high-performance goods ranging from specialized containers and machined components to ordnance support systems, demonstrating proficiency in sourcing mission-critical items that meet stringent military specifications and environmental durability standards.