DeLeon Kelly II

DeLeon Kelly II serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization of military training systems and defense technology integration. Responsible for managing complex technical acquisitions, Kelly focuses on advancing live-fire simulation infrastructure, mission command systems, and aviation/artillery training platforms. His work directly enables operational readiness by securing cutting-edge engineering, research, and technical services that bridge emerging technologies with frontline training requirements. He routinely handles sole-source and competitive contracts under the agency’s mission-critical technology modernization initiatives, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and DoD acquisition regulations. Kelly maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of defense technology contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These vendors are frequently engaged for systems integration, software-defined radio solutions, and real-time simulation development. His procurement approach favors established defense contractors with proven expertise in military training environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and other flexible contracting mechanisms to ensure rapid capability deployment. Kelly’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not a primary driver in his portfolio, his acquisitions prioritize performance, mission compatibility, and rapid fielding over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the urgency of modernizing high-priority training systems. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 517112—Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)—reflecting deep expertise in secure, high-bandwidth communication networks, tactical data links, and network-centric training systems. He procures advanced wireless infrastructure, encrypted command-and-control platforms, and real-time telemetry systems essential for integrated live-virtual-constructive (LVC) training environments.