Deanna E. Kokocha

Deanna Kokocha serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace and defense systems that sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced avionics, propulsion systems, sensor technologies, and engineering services supporting platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. Her portfolio emphasizes technical procurement of high-reliability systems critical to operational readiness, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations, FAR compliance, and complex technical specifications for aerospace applications. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Kokocha maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in precision instrumentation, systems engineering, and software integration for defense environments. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced reliance on established defense primes and mid-tier technical service providers, fostering competitive bidding while ensuring technical fidelity and supply chain resilience. She consistently engages with firms possessing relevant ITAR and DFARS compliance, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in military-grade electronics and mission-critical software development. Kokocha’s procurement strategy is predominantly non-set-aside, with 90% of awards issued under open competition, reflecting the technical complexity and urgency of her portfolio. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize small businesses capable of delivering specialized engineering and instrumentation services, aligning with Army modernization goals. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), with significant activity in Engineering Services (541330) and Computer Systems Design (541512). She routinely procures advanced sensor interfaces, signal processing hardware, real-time data acquisition systems, and embedded software solutions, showcasing deep expertise in aerospace electronics and mission systems integration.