Helen G. Simpson

Helen G. Simpson serves as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-orlando under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing military training modernization through strategic acquisition of engineering and technical services. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements supporting live-fire simulation systems, mission command capabilities, aviation training platforms, and artillery modernization initiatives. Her work directly enables operational readiness by securing cutting-edge defense technologies and integrated solutions aligned with the Army’s innovation priorities. Simpson specializes in performance-based, requirements-driven contracts that emphasize technical excellence, lifecycle support, and mission-critical system integration. She maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense technology contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration on systems engineering, software development, and training infrastructure modernization. Simpson favors long-term, performance-oriented vendor engagements that prioritize innovation, rapid prototyping, and agile delivery methods, ensuring alignment with evolving warfighter needs across multiple domains. Her contracting approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions, reflecting a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through targeted Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 11.1% of her portfolio, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Simpson’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her specialization in advanced systems engineering, simulation modeling, mission command software, and integrated training environments. She consistently procures high-fidelity digital twins, real-time data analytics platforms, and interoperable training systems that enhance soldier readiness through immersive, data-driven learning environments.