Doreen D Vedomey

Doreen D. Vedomey serves as a Contract Specialist Intern within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army (W91CRB), supporting the acquisition of advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. In this role, she assists in the full lifecycle management of research and development contracts, including solicitation drafting, source selection support, contract negotiation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to field next-generation aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics capabilities, ensuring timely and lawful procurement of critical technological innovations for tactical modernization. While specific contractor relationships are not yet established due to her intern status, Doreen collaborates closely with senior contracting officers and program managers to engage with defense technology contractors specializing in electromagnetic systems, sensor integration, and real-time data processing. She is developing expertise in evaluating technical proposals from firms with deep capabilities in physical and engineering sciences, building foundational relationships with industry partners who support Army modernization priorities. Doreen’s procurement activities reflect a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. There is no current preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization in this phase of her development. Her primary industry focus lies within NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she supports the acquisition of advanced sensing technologies, signal processing algorithms, and integrated communication systems. She is gaining hands-on experience in procuring complex, high-technology solutions tailored to expeditionary military operations, with deep exposure to engineering R&D, systems integration, and field-deployable analytical platforms.