Felicia L. Simpson

Felicia L. Simpson serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for secure software systems, communications infrastructure, and information technology platforms that enhance battlefield readiness and command and control capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and cybersecurity standards. Her portfolio centers on complex, high-stakes contracts for network resilience, data integration, and mission-critical software services supporting distributed operational environments. Simpson maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a preference for established defense and IT service providers with proven expertise in secure communications and infrastructure support. Her working model emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical compliance, and risk mitigation, often engaging vendors with demonstrated experience in DoD-specific cybersecurity frameworks and agile development methodologies. Her procurement activity shows no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing rapid deployment and system interoperability over targeted small business set-asides. Simpson’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), indicating deep specialization in managed IT infrastructure, secure data center operations, and physical-digital security integration. She routinely procures services related to network monitoring, cybersecurity operations centers, hardened communications systems, and mission-critical software maintenance—ensuring the Army’s digital battlefield remains secure, scalable, and resilient.