Christi L. Winkler

Christi L. Winkler serves as Associate Division Chief at the W6QK Acc-apg Adelphi under the Department of the Army, where she oversees the strategic acquisition of advanced scientific and engineering capabilities critical to national defense research. Her portfolio centers on procuring high-precision laboratory instrumentation, electronic measurement systems, and secure computing infrastructure to support cutting-edge physical and engineering sciences. Winkler plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to accelerate innovation in defense-related R&D, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent technical specifications and operational security requirements. She manages complex contract vehicles for mission-critical hardware, software, and engineering services that enable next-generation military research. Winkler maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Physical Electronics USA, Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, and ILLUMINA, INC., each recognized for their expertise in advanced instrumentation and nanoscale analysis systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence and reliability, favoring vendors with proven capabilities in high-reliability electronics, vacuum-based measurement systems, and secure data environments. She collaborates closely with these firms through long-term, performance-based contracts that require rigorous compliance with federal technical standards and supply chain integrity protocols. Winkler’s contracting activity reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures all vendors—regardless of size—demonstrate proven technical proficiency and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Her approach prioritizes mission readiness and system interoperability over socioeconomic targets. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541713 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology), reflecting deep expertise in nanoscale materials characterization, atomic-scale instrumentation, and advanced sensor development. She routinely procures scanning probe microscopes, cryogenic measurement systems, and nanofabrication tools essential for defense-relevant materials science, demonstrating a highly specialized technical domain focus.