Eddie D. Lewis

Eddie D. Lewis serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for aerospace platforms, including components for the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters, as well as guided missile systems and associated avionics, propulsion, and sensor technologies. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance operational readiness through the timely procurement of high-reliability defense hardware and technical services. Lewis cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including prime manufacturers of industrial material handling equipment, guided missile subsystems, and specialized aerospace components. He engages with both large defense primes and niche suppliers possessing specialized technical certifications, ensuring technical compliance and supply chain resilience. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based acquisition methods and risk-mitigated contract structures tailored to complex defense systems. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Lewis consistently structures approximately half of his acquisitions as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, actively promoting participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand the defense industrial base by empowering small businesses with niche capabilities in aerospace manufacturing and mission support services. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333924 for industrial truck and material handling machinery, and NAICS 336414 and 336419 for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and parts. This reflects his deep expertise in procuring not only complete weapon systems but also critical subsystems—including guidance electronics, launch mechanisms, and auxiliary power units—essential to maintaining the Army’s air and missile defense superiority.