Emelda Long

Emelda Long serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical defense manufacturing and installation support systems essential to military readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on sustaining combat systems, modernizing ammunition production infrastructure, and maintaining mission-critical facility equipment. Her work directly supports force projection and operational continuity by ensuring reliable logistics and munitions supply chains through strategic sourcing and contract execution. Long maintains consistent, high-volume relationships with leading defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering complex engineering solutions and specialized industrial equipment. She also collaborates regularly with technical services providers such as LOGISYS TECHNICAL SERVICES INC and PROGSIT LLC, fostering vendor partnerships that combine manufacturing expertise with on-site operational support for Army installations. A defining feature of Long’s procurement strategy is a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals. She consistently channels acquisitions to small businesses, ensuring broad participation across the defense industrial base and promoting innovation through agile, niche suppliers. This approach reinforces Army objectives to strengthen resilience and diversify the supplier ecosystem. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), with significant emphasis on air and gas compressor manufacturing (333912), overhead crane and hoist systems (333923), and miscellaneous electrical components (335999). She procures specialized industrial equipment used in ammunition facilities, maintenance depots, and logistics hubs, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-specific mechanical and electrical systems integration.