Hilary Shaw

Hilary Shaw serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-apg unit under the Department of the Army’s W91CRB organization, supporting the development and fielding of advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. Her role centers on managing acquisitions for specialized aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics solutions critical to modernizing tactical communications networks. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation to award and administration—ensuring alignment with DoD modernization priorities and technical standards for high-performance sensing and signal processing systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Shaw engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense-grade electronics, embedded systems, and mission-critical software integration. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for technically capable firms with proven experience in ruggedized hardware development and real-time data processing, often working with both large defense primes and niche innovators capable of rapid prototyping and field validation under austere conditions. Shaw’s contracting portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 25% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Although no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to foster innovation from agile, non-traditional defense contractors and emerging technology firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315990, indicating a significant volume of acquisitions related to specialized apparel and accessories—likely including integrated sensor-laden tactical gear, wearable communications modules, and environmental protection systems for soldiers. The secondary NAICS 611430 reflects her involvement in training programs for system operators and maintenance personnel, underscoring her holistic approach to fielding not just hardware, but the human capability to employ it effectively.