Daniel Dougherty

Daniel P. Dougherty serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-apg Adelphi under the Department of the Army, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical scientific and engineering capabilities essential to national defense R&D. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on high-precision analytical laboratory instrumentation, secure computing systems, and advanced engineering services that support physical and engineering sciences research. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to develop and deploy cutting-edge measurement technologies and laboratory infrastructure for U.S. military applications, ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement outcomes across complex, high-stakes projects. Dougherty maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility integration, PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC. for vacuum and surface analysis systems, JAXON ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE LLC for technical maintenance services, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for secure data infrastructure, and ILLUMINA, INC. for advanced genomic instrumentation. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, technically capable firms with proven expertise in defense-relevant domains, often requiring rigorous qualification and compliance with federal security protocols. Dougherty’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing capability, reliability, and performance in highly specialized markets where qualified small businesses are limited. His approach aligns with the agency’s need for immediate access to advanced, often proprietary technologies that demand deep domain expertise. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), with significant activity in 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 511210 (Software Publishers). He specializes in acquiring precision instruments, embedded systems, and R&D services critical to defense science, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, test protocols, and compliance requirements unique to DoD laboratories.