Heidi Young

Heidi Young serves as a procurement specialist within the W6QK Siad Contracting Office, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain critical military infrastructure through strategic acquisitions of industrial maintenance, construction, and equipment services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on heavy machinery repair, fluid systems installation, electrical network upgrades, and facility trades, ensuring operational readiness across Army installations. Her work directly enables the lifecycle maintenance of mission-critical assets by securing specialized contractor capabilities aligned with DoD logistical standards and technical specifications. Young maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including WESTEX GROUP, INC, GMP MANUFACTURING LLC, LALANDERS LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and MORGAN INGLAND LLC, who provide specialized engineering, fabrication, and maintenance services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in industrial repair, precision machining, and rail support operations, often requiring compliance with military-grade quality assurance protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and timely delivery to meet urgent installation sustainment requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Young prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, directing nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions to small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering competition and capability development among qualified small firms without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. Her portfolio reflects a balanced blend of open competition and targeted small business opportunities to maximize vendor diversity and innovation. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), 488210 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation), 332710 (Machine Shops), and 811111 (General Automotive Repair), indicating deep expertise in industrial equipment maintenance, rail infrastructure support, and precision machining services. She routinely procures custom-fabricated components, hydraulic and pneumatic system overhauls, and facility-based repair services critical to sustaining Army operational assets.