Curtis Britton

Curtis Britton serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-apg Natick facility under the U.S. Army’s Department of Defense, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical soldier systems and specialized equipment essential to battlefield readiness. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of advanced protective gear, life-sustaining medical devices, and ruggedized instrumentation designed for extreme operational environments. Britton plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements from research and development teams into executable contracts, ensuring timely delivery of compliant, high-performance solutions that meet stringent military standards for durability, safety, and interoperability. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide specialized manufacturing and technical services aligned with Army modernization priorities. Britton fosters collaborative vendor partnerships rooted in technical precision, quality assurance, and rapid prototyping capabilities, often engaging contractors early in the requirements development phase to enhance design-for-manufacturability and reduce lifecycle costs. Britton demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, awarding approximately half of his contracts under total small business set-asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, while the remainder are competed without set-aside to ensure broad market access. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to sustain a diverse supplier base, prioritizing small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance or schedule integrity. His primary procurement focus lies within miscellaneous manufacturing and textile production NAICS codes, including 339999, 332999, 332439, 314910, and 314999, reflecting his specialization in fabricated metal components, custom containers, and high-strength textile-based systems such as ballistic fabric, tactical bags, and flame-resistant gear. Britton’s expertise spans the integration of advanced materials and precision fabrication techniques critical to next-generation soldier equipment.