James D. Marks

James D. Marks serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical defense manufacturing and operational support systems essential to military readiness. His work directly supports the sustainment of combat systems, installation infrastructure, and munitions supply chains, with a primary focus on ordnance production and guided missile systems. He manages complex contracting actions for high-priority defense hardware, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to forward-deployed forces. His portfolio includes end-to-end acquisition cycles—from requirements validation through contract award and performance oversight—aligned with Army modernization priorities and national defense logistics imperatives. Marks maintains enduring relationships with leading defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, among others. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contracts for manufacturing, maintenance, and technical services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, supply chain resilience, and compliance with defense acquisition regulations, fostering collaborative relationships with industrial partners capable of delivering high-integrity ordnance and weapon system components under stringent quality and security standards. All acquisitions managed by Marks are conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides applied—reflecting a strategic emphasis on leveraging the full industrial base to meet urgent operational demands. While small business participation is not formally mandated in his portfolio, the nature of his procurements often involves tiered subcontracting, enabling small and mid-tier suppliers to contribute specialized components within larger contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), accounting for over 90% of his activity, with additional emphasis on NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing). He specializes in procuring ammunition, explosive components, firing mechanisms, and precision-guided munitions subsystems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense manufacturing standards, explosive safety protocols, and military specification compliance.