Constance K Hastings

Constance K. Hastings serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to advance military training systems and defense technology integration. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting advanced engineering, research, and technical services critical to modernizing live-fire simulation infrastructure, mission command systems, and aviation/artillery training platforms. Her work directly enables operational readiness through the procurement of cutting-edge hardware, software, and systems integration services aligned with Army modernization priorities. Hastings specializes in engineering services, communications equipment, and R&D contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic defense objectives. She maintains consistent, high-volume relationships with key industry partners including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These contractors are frequently selected for their technical expertise in defense communications, simulation modeling, and systems engineering. Hastings fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with vendors capable of delivering rapid prototyping, field-deployable solutions, and secure data integration for military training environments, emphasizing technical capability and past performance over cost alone. Hastings’ procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting approach remains transparent and competitive, ensuring the Army receives the highest technical merit from qualified industry participants across the defense ecosystem. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), reflecting deep specialization in secure wireless communications systems and applied defense R&D. She procures advanced radio frequency systems, tactical data links, simulation software, and engineering services that support next-generation training and command capabilities for Army forces.