Cheryl Huettel

Cheryl Huettel serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace systems, including guided missile propulsion units, avionics, and sensor integration for platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic objective of enhancing operational readiness through advanced propulsion and defense technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Cheryl maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-reliability aerospace systems under stringent military specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based acquisition strategies, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors possessing deep expertise in missile systems integration, propulsion manufacturing, and flight-critical component qualification. Her procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a consistent focus on full and open competition to ensure access to the most technically capable and qualified industry partners. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, her evaluations emphasize capability, past performance, and system readiness over socioeconomic status, aligning with the agency’s mission-critical requirements. Cheryl’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336415 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit Manufacturing) and 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), where she acquires specialized propulsion systems, thrust vector control components, and auxiliary equipment essential for missile defense and aerospace platforms. Her technical expertise spans solid-fuel rocket motors, guidance system interfaces, and high-vibration environmental testing protocols, positioning her as a key steward of next-generation missile and aerial defense capabilities.