Hedi Taylor

Hedi Taylor serves as a key procurement lead for the W6QK Acc-apg Director under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of precision analytical instrumentation, industrial maintenance services, and mission-critical technical support for Army laboratories and field operations. Responsible for ensuring the operational readiness of scientific and calibration systems, Taylor manages a high-priority portfolio of contracts focused on sustaining defense-grade measurement technologies and maintaining facility integrity through preventive maintenance and calibration protocols. Their acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to uphold the accuracy and reliability of defense science infrastructure. Taylor maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with specialized vendors including EXACT MACHINE SERVICE, INC., MARS LABS LLC, KODEX, INC., and CLEAR ARMOR, LLC—each recognized for their expertise in industrial instrumentation, laboratory equipment servicing, and technical support for military-grade applications. These relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, repeat award patterns, and a shared commitment to meeting stringent military specifications for performance, traceability, and durability in operational environments. All acquisitions managed by Taylor are fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. This 100% small business set-aside strategy ensures that niche, technically capable firms—often with specialized certifications in precision manufacturing and defense compliance—have equitable access to mission-critical contracts, fostering innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base. The procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, which encompasses the acquisition of high-precision analytical devices, calibration standards, and specialized test equipment used in Army research, forensic analysis, and environmental monitoring. Taylor’s expertise lies in navigating the technical complexities of defense-grade instrumentation, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and NIST-traceable requirements while supporting the Army’s scientific and logistical readiness objectives.