Hanh T. Dinh

Hanh T. Dinh serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-APG Cont Ct Wash Ofc, a Department of the Army office dedicated to advancing critical C5ISR capabilities for land and expeditionary forces. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for electro-optic/infrared sensor systems, precision navigation and guidance technologies, and ruggedized power generation solutions. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical equipment that enhances battlefield situational awareness and operational resilience. She specializes in engineering and R&D-driven contracts, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align procurement strategies with evolving warfighter requirements. Hanh maintains a strong working relationship with Cummins Power Generation Inc., a key vendor providing ruggedized power systems essential for expeditionary operations. Her contractor engagement pattern reflects a preference for established industrial partners with proven expertise in defense-grade hardware, while also maintaining flexibility to incorporate innovative small business solutions. She fosters collaborative procurement environments that emphasize technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and supply chain reliability under austere conditions. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she consistently allocates 11.8% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness. Hanh’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and guidance systems, and 541715/541712 for physical and engineering R&D, underscoring her expertise in advanced sensor development and systems integration. She frequently procures engineering services under 541330 and motor and generator manufacturing under 335312, reflecting deep technical familiarity with defense electronics, power systems, and field-deployable instrumentation critical to modern land warfare.