Duane St. Peter

Duane St. Peter serves as a Contracting Officer for W6QK Acc-orlando under the Department of the Army, where he leads the acquisition of advanced engineering, research, and technical services critical to modernizing military training systems. His portfolio centers on developing next-generation simulation infrastructure, mission command capabilities, and aviation and artillery training platforms. St. Peter manages complex, performance-based contracts that integrate cutting-edge defense technologies, ensuring alignment with the Army’s operational readiness objectives. He routinely oversees solicitations under FAR Part 15, emphasizing technical merit, innovation, and lifecycle support in acquisitions ranging from systems integration to R&D services. St. Peter maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense technology providers with proven expertise in live-fire simulation, systems engineering, and mission-critical training solutions. His contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging past performance and technical capability evaluations to ensure mission success and sustainment of high-complexity defense systems. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition—approximately 80% with no set-aside—he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation from small firms without compromising technical rigor, aligning with Department of Defense goals for a resilient and diverse defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), followed by 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 561990 (All Other Support Services). He specializes in procuring advanced training simulators, avionics integration, and technical advisory services that directly enhance soldier readiness and battlefield decision-making systems. His expertise spans defense systems engineering, human-machine interface development, and operational testing frameworks.