Connor Riley

Connor Riley serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-ri unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical industrial base capabilities essential to ordnance production and battlefield equipment sustainment. Focused on maintaining the Army’s readiness through reliable access to precision manufacturing and maintenance services, Riley oversees contracts for cutting tools, machine tool accessories, and fabricated metal components used in ammunition systems and weapons platform maintenance. His work directly supports the modernization of the Army’s industrial infrastructure, ensuring that mission-critical parts are sourced with technical precision and supply chain resilience. Riley maintains enduring relationships with specialized industrial contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, all of which provide high-tolerance machining and metal fabrication services. He also engages Palantir USG Inc. for digital manufacturing and logistics integration solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing certified expertise in precision metalworking and defense-grade quality systems, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-critical components. A strong advocate for small business participation, Riley consistently deploys Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, directing 75% of his acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust, diverse industrial base capable of supporting Army requirements without reliance on large-tier prime contractors. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes capability over size, ensuring that qualified small manufacturers can compete and thrive in the defense industrial ecosystem. Riley’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 333515—Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in precision machining, tooling systems, and metal fabrication for military applications. He procures high-specification components such as CNC-machined tool holders, die sets, and custom fixtures used in ammunition production lines and field maintenance depots, ensuring the Army’s industrial base remains technologically current and operationally resilient.