David Butz

David Butz serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical aerospace and missile defense systems. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical components for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache, focusing on avionics, propulsion systems, and sensor technologies essential to aerial combat readiness. His role involves end-to-end contract execution for high-precision industrial equipment and control systems, ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards and operational readiness requirements. Butz’s portfolio emphasizes technical procurement for systems that directly enhance battlefield surveillance, targeting, and flight control capabilities. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Butz routinely engages with manufacturers of specialized aerospace and industrial control equipment, fostering partnerships with both prime contractors and niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized instrumentation, high-pressure gas systems, and industrial automation hardware. He maintains a collaborative, performance-driven relationship model, prioritizing technical capability, quality assurance, and timely delivery over cost alone. Butz demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 38% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting approach actively supports small disadvantaged businesses, including those certified under HUBZone and SDVOSB programs, aligning with Army-wide socioeconomic goals. His set-aside strategy balances mission necessity with equitable opportunity, ensuring broad vendor participation without compromising technical integrity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 and 334513, covering advanced measuring and control devices for industrial processes, alongside 333924 and 333912 for specialized machinery and air/gas compression systems. He frequently procures precision instruments, hydraulic actuators, and embedded control modules critical to flight dynamics and missile guidance, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aerospace systems integration and industrial instrumentation.