Craig Horne

Craig E. Horne serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical aerial and missile defense systems. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, including avionics, sensor systems, and precision control instrumentation essential to platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities—from requirements validation and market research to award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and defense acquisition regulations. Horne’s work directly enables operational readiness by securing advanced technologies that enhance situational awareness, targeting accuracy, and system reliability in contested environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Horne maintains a dynamic network of industrial partners specializing in high-precision instrumentation, aerospace maintenance, and defense-grade electronic systems. His contracting patterns reflect collaboration with both established defense primes and niche suppliers capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions for mission-critical environments. He frequently engages vendors with expertise in calibration, system integration, and field-service support, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and compliance with MIL-STD and DO-160 standards. Horne demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes participation from small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with Department of the Army mandates to broaden industrial base resilience. This approach ensures access to innovative capabilities while strengthening the national defense industrial ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 and 334513, encompassing the acquisition of industrial measuring and control devices, analytical laboratory instruments, and precision calibration systems. He also oversees contracts under 811210 for electronic equipment repair and maintenance, reflecting deep technical expertise in avionics sustainment and mission-critical system lifecycle support.