Craig Metzger

Craig Metzger serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, driving the acquisition of mission-critical software systems, secure communications platforms, and enterprise-level information technology solutions. His work directly supports Army modernization initiatives by ensuring the timely delivery of scalable, interoperable, and cyber-resilient capabilities essential for command and control, tactical data processing, and networked battlefield operations. He manages a high-volume portfolio of complex IT and software acquisitions, including cloud-based architectures, secure wireless infrastructure, and mission-specific applications tailored for distributed and expeditionary environments. Metzger maintains strategic relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade telecommunications, field-deployable IT systems, and integrated communications infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, prioritizing contractors with demonstrated experience in secure DoD environments and compliance with NIST and FISMA standards. He exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building within the defense industrial base by channeling opportunities to small, agile firms capable of delivering specialized software and IT services. His contracting patterns align closely with socioeconomic goals, ensuring broad access for small businesses without compromising technical rigor or mission requirements. Metzger’s technical focus centers on software development, secure networking, and information systems integration, with acquisitions spanning custom application development, cybersecurity-enabled platforms, and tactical data management tools. His domain expertise lies in procurement for battlefield communications, intelligence processing systems, and resilient network architectures that operate in contested and degraded environments, making him a critical enabler of Army digital transformation.