Cynthie Walters

Cynthie Walters serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa unit of the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems and engineering services essential to the modernization of U.S. Army aerial and missile defense capabilities. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting for advanced avionics, propulsion subsystems, and sensor integration for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. She plays a central role in executing strategic acquisitions aligned with the Army’s long-term modernization priorities, ensuring technical compliance, operational readiness, and timely delivery of high-priority defense capabilities. Walters maintains collaborative relationships with a broad network of defense contractors specializing in aerospace engineering and aircraft component manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based contracting, engaging prime contractors with proven expertise in integrated systems development and sustainment. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing DoD clearance, AS9100 certification, and demonstrated experience in military-grade avionics and missile defense technologies. Her contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued as non-set-aside contracts. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission-critical performance and industrial base readiness. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, she remains open to qualified small businesses that meet stringent technical and certification requirements. Walters’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she oversees complex systems engineering, integration, and test support, followed by NAICS 336411 and 336413 for aircraft manufacturing and auxiliary equipment. Her domain expertise centers on precision-guided munitions interfaces, flight control systems, and radar/sensor compatibility, ensuring seamless interoperability across Army aviation and air defense networks.