Dana Gleeson

Dana Gleeson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc Wva, a mission-critical unit of the Department of the Army operating under W911PT at Watervliet Arsenal. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions supporting the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Army artillery and munitions systems, Gleeson oversees contracts for high-precision metal components, industrial machine tools, and specialized maintenance services essential to ordnance production readiness. Their work directly enables the Army’s industrial base to maintain operational capability through the repair, refurbishment, and manufacturing of mission-critical ordnance equipment, ensuring compliance with defense logistics and acquisition regulations. Gleeson maintains strategic relationships with a select group of industrial contractors, including FinCANTIERI Marine Repair LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and RDC JPA Architecture, L.L.L.P., reflecting a focus on heavy industrial repair, facility modernization, and specialized engineering services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracting models that prioritize technical expertise in metal fabrication, machinery overhaul, and facility infrastructure resilience. The working relationships emphasize reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission-critical delivery timelines, often involving complex technical specifications and stringent quality assurance protocols. Gleeson’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for qualified vendors capable of delivering specialized industrial and technical services without requiring large-scale corporate infrastructure. The procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to machine tool manufacturing (333517), commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), and analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), underscoring deep technical expertise in precision metalworking, equipment maintenance, and quality control systems. Gleeson’s portfolio supports the Arsenal’s core mission by procuring specialized tools, repair services, and industrial systems critical to sustaining the nation’s artillery and munitions production capacity.