Daniel B. Bishop Jr.

Daniel B. Bishop Jr. serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa, a Department of the Army organization responsible for sustaining and modernizing the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, including avionics, propulsion systems, and guided missile subsystems supporting platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance operational readiness through advanced aerospace technology integration, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Bishop maintains strategic relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., engaging them on high-priority development and sustainment contracts for defense aerospace systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term partnership models, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement timelines with system modernization roadmaps. These vendor relationships are built on technical rigor, supply chain resilience, and adherence to military specifications. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong emphasis on fostering innovation from small, capable vendors. He actively promotes equitable access to defense contracts, ensuring compliance with small business participation requirements while maintaining rigorous performance benchmarks. Bishop’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing), which reflects his oversight of precision tooling and specialized manufacturing components critical to aerospace assembly, alongside NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), where he procures mission-critical engine subsystems and turbine components. His expertise spans mechanical subsystems, material certification, and defense-grade manufacturing processes essential to maintaining the Army’s aerial superiority.