Charlie Stinson

Charlie Stinson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army’s W91CRB code, responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced aeronautical instrumentation and tactical sensing systems. He plays a central role in executing the agency’s mission to field next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, with a focus on radio frequency platforms, battlefield data analytics, and secure communications infrastructure. His acquisitions typically involve high-technology systems requiring rigorous performance validation, including avionics, sensor suites, and real-time data processing hardware, often procured through competitive sealed bidding or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. Stinson maintains a broad network of prime contractors specializing in defense-grade electronics and systems integration, partnering primarily with established defense aerospace and electronics manufacturers with proven expertise in military-grade RF and navigation systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with AS9100 and ITAR compliance, as well as those demonstrating prior success in delivering mission-critical systems under tight developmental timelines. His working relationships emphasize technical credibility, past performance, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity standards. Stinson’s procurement strategy shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted as full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing performance, innovation, and system interoperability above small business participation mandates. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 334511, encompassing the design, development, and integration of aeronautical navigation, guidance, and sensing systems. He routinely procures precision instrumentation for airborne platforms, electronic warfare sensors, and data link systems used in tactical UAVs and manned aircraft, demonstrating deep domain expertise in electromagnetic spectrum operations and real-time battlefield data fusion.