Craig Horne

Craig E. Horne serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for advanced avionics, sensor systems, and precision instrumentation supporting platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. His expertise spans technical contracting for high-reliability aerospace components, including signal measurement devices, industrial process control instruments, and specialized maintenance services for mission-critical electronics. Horne ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s priorities in battlefield modernization and system readiness. Horne collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors and technical service providers specializing in aerospace instrumentation, electronic testing equipment, and maintenance support for military-grade systems. His working relationships are characterized by sustained engagement with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in electrical signal measurement and industrial control instrumentation. He prioritizes technical capability, quality assurance, and delivery timelines, fostering partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications for performance and durability under operational conditions. Horne’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified technical vendors capable of delivering mission-critical aerospace systems without socioeconomic restrictions. While small business participation is not mandated through set-asides, his process design encourages competition from all eligible sources, ensuring optimal technical solutions and value for the Army’s defense modernization objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 and 334513, encompassing the manufacturing of precision instruments for measuring electrical signals and controlling industrial process variables, alongside NAICS 811219 for specialized repair and maintenance of electronic equipment. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in acquiring advanced sensor systems, test and calibration hardware, and avionics maintenance services essential to sustaining the Army’s air defense and surveillance capabilities.