Connie J. Turner

Connie J. Turner serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc Wva, a mission-critical unit of the Department of the Army’s Watervliet Arsenal, responsible for sustaining the readiness of U.S. Army artillery and munitions systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on industrial maintenance, infrastructure repair, and precision manufacturing support, ensuring the continued operational capability of heavy machinery, machine tools, and facility systems essential to ordnance production. Her work directly supports the Army’s modernization and sustainment priorities by facilitating timely, compliant contract actions that align with defense industrial base requirements. Turner maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including FINCANTIERI MARINE REPAIR LLC for heavy equipment maintenance, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility infrastructure, and RDC JPA ARCHITECTURE for engineering and construction services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in industrial repair, concrete construction, and roofing systems, ensuring technical competency and mission alignment. She prioritizes contractors with demonstrated experience in federal defense environments and robust quality control protocols. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 73.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a significant commitment to small business participation through 26.7% Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not heavily focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her portfolio consistently includes qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized industrial services, reflecting a balanced approach to competition and socioeconomic goals. Turner’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238110 (concrete foundation and structure work), 811310 (industrial machinery repair), and 238160 (roofing), underscoring her expertise in facility sustainment and maintenance of critical ordnance production infrastructure. She routinely procures services related to structural integrity, mechanical overhaul, and environmental remediation, demonstrating deep technical understanding of the unique demands of Army arsenals and heavy industrial environments.