Derek Ghilardi

Derek Ghilardi serves as a primary point of contact within the Department of the Army's W6QK Acc- Dta office. In this capacity, he supports the agency's mission focused on the research, development, and procurement of advanced weaponry, armored vehicle components, and specialized combat systems. His role is integrated into the lifecycle management of small arms, ordnance, and military vehicle platforms, specifically supporting the integration of precision engineering and guidance and navigation systems. The agency's contractor landscape is characterized by large-scale defense industrial base partners. Vendors active at this agency include General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., and Renk America LLC, as well as specialized firms like Atlantic Fabrication & Boiler Services, Inc. These contractors primarily provide heavy armored vehicle components and advanced combat system engineering. Regarding socioeconomic contracting patterns, the agency's procurement data indicates a preference for full and open competitions, with 100% of awards categorized as having no set-aside. The technical focus of this office is centered on high-level engineering and validation services. Procurement activity is split equally between Engineering Services (NAICS 541330) and Testing Laboratories and Services (NAICS 541380), reflecting a specialization in the technical design and rigorous testing of military hardware and vehicular frames.