David Shaffer

David Shaffer serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. He oversees the full lifecycle procurement of fabricated metal products, machine tools, explosives, and iron and steel pipe manufacturing services critical to weapons systems and ammunition production. His role ensures alignment with Army readiness objectives by securing reliable, high-integrity industrial capabilities essential to operational readiness and logistics resilience. Shaffer maintains strategic relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, each recognized for technical excellence in defense-grade manufacturing and mission-critical systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, compliance with military specifications, and proven performance in high-stakes environments. He frequently engages contractors with deep expertise in precision machining, ordnance fabrication, and defense software solutions, fostering collaboration through performance-based contracting and continuous evaluation. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shaffer consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing 75% of his acquisitions to small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. This reflects a deliberate, sustained commitment to expanding economic opportunity while building a resilient, diversified supplier base capable of meeting the Army’s demanding technical requirements. His procurement focus centers on four key NAICS categories: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Explosives Manufacturing, Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing, and Machine Tool Manufacturing. He specializes in acquiring complex, defense-qualified components and equipment used in weapons assembly, ammunition production, and field maintenance systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in metallurgy, ordnance safety standards, and precision industrial automation.