Emily F. McGee

Emily McGee serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization priorities. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace systems, including procurement of UH-60 and AH-64 Apache platform upgrades, avionics integration, propulsion subsystems, and sensor modernization. Her portfolio emphasizes high-technology, defense-critical contracts requiring rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, with a focus on ensuring operational readiness through reliable, next-generation aviation and missile defense capabilities. McGee cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of prime contractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and air transportation support services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with tier-one defense primes and mid-tier system integrators with proven expertise in military aviation systems. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on compliance, quality assurance, and mission alignment. She demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base and promote competitive innovation among qualified small manufacturers and service providers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where she oversees the acquisition of airframes, flight control systems, and mission-specific modifications, complemented by NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) for maintenance, logistics, and technical support services. McGee’s technical expertise centers on integrated aerospace systems, with deep familiarity in avionics architecture, propulsion reliability, and sensor fusion technologies critical to modern Army aviation operations.