Hillary D. Pierce

Hillary D. Pierce serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, driving the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems and support services essential to the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization. Her work centers on securing advanced avionics, propulsion components, and sensor technologies for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters, ensuring operational readiness through timely, compliant contract execution. She manages a diverse portfolio of engineering services, auxiliary equipment manufacturing, and air transportation support contracts, aligning acquisitions with the Army’s strategic priorities in air dominance and force protection. Pierce maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of defense contractors, including Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and specialized engineering firms delivering technical integration and sustainment solutions. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses to ensure competitive, innovative sourcing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and systems interoperability. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with 40% of awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating active support for small disadvantaged businesses in the defense industrial base. The remaining 60% of acquisitions are competitively open, ensuring broad market access while maintaining strategic focus on qualified capable vendors. This balanced approach reinforces the Army’s mandate to cultivate a resilient, inclusive supplier ecosystem. Pierce’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413, overseeing the procurement of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, complemented by significant engagement in engineering services (541330) and air transportation support (488190). Her expertise spans complex subsystems including flight control units, radar integration modules, and maintenance support infrastructure, positioning her at the nexus of aerospace systems development and operational sustainment.