Cindy Stinson

Cindy Stinson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical aerial and missile defense systems. Her work directly supports the Army’s mission to enhance the operational readiness of platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, focusing on mission-critical aerospace components including avionics, propulsion systems, and sensor integration. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and defense acquisition regulations. Her portfolio emphasizes technical services and logistics support essential to maintaining combat-ready aviation assets. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Stinson maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in aerospace logistics, maintenance, and systems integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive partners capable of delivering rapid sustainment solutions under dynamic operational conditions. She engages both established defense contractors and niche technical service providers, fostering long-term partnerships built on compliance, performance, and mission adaptability. Stinson demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of supporting complex aerospace sustainment needs. Her contracting approach actively prioritizes small businesses with expertise in logistics, warehousing, and technical support services, ensuring equitable access to defense opportunities while strengthening the industrial base. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), indicating a specialization in the management, storage, and distribution of mission-critical aerospace parts and defense logistics assets. She procures services related to inventory control, just-in-time delivery, reverse logistics, and cold-chain storage for sensitive military components, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense supply chain operations and the unique requirements of maintaining readiness for high-value aviation systems.