Danny Ortiz

Danny Ortiz supports the W6QK Acc-rsa, a critical component of the Department of the Army’s aerospace and missile defense acquisition mission, managing procurement activities for advanced aerial systems and mission-critical sustainment services. He oversees the acquisition of avionics, propulsion components, and sensor integration systems for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, ensuring operational readiness through timely contract execution and technical compliance. His work directly enables modernization initiatives aimed at enhancing the Army’s air defense and rotary-wing capabilities, with a focus on complex aerospace engineering solutions and long-term maintenance support contracts. Ortiz maintains established relationships with prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-assurance aerospace systems and specialized maintenance services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based logistics, technical oversight, and risk mitigation for mission-essential hardware and software integrations. He frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, systems integration, and field sustainment, fostering collaborative partnerships that align with Army modernization timelines and technical specifications. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the aerospace and defense sector. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Ortiz actively prioritizes qualified small businesses capable of supporting specialized maintenance, component repair, and auxiliary equipment manufacturing requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, and 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, reflecting deep technical expertise in sustaining avionics, flight control systems, and mission-specific hardware. He routinely manages contracts for precision machining, component refurbishment, and non-automotive aerospace maintenance, ensuring compliance with military specifications and lifecycle support standards.