Charriena Kortum

Charriena B. Kortum serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, supporting critical defense readiness through the acquisition of munitions systems, facility services, and operational logistics infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain combat systems, modernize ammunition production, and ensure base-wide operational continuity. Her acquisitions span high-priority technical domains including ordnance manufacturing, defense-related research and development, and mission-critical IT services, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities essential to force projection and military readiness. Kortum maintains established relationships with major defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced, high-capacity vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-essential systems. She also collaborates regularly with specialized service providers such as LOGISYS TECHNICAL SERVICES INC and PROGSIT LLC, indicating a balanced approach that integrates large-tier industrial partners with niche technical service firms to meet specialized operational needs. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Kortum consistently allocates approximately 20% of her contracting activity to the SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding socioeconomic opportunities within the defense industrial base. Her procurement patterns reflect a strategic emphasis on inclusive contracting without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing), complemented by significant activity in custom computer programming (541511), defense R&D (541715), and solid waste collection (562111). This diversified yet mission-aligned portfolio underscores her expertise in managing both high-tech defense systems and essential installation support services critical to sustaining military operations.