Joe Rivard

Lynn J. Rivard serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. Focused on ensuring operational readiness, Rivard oversees the acquisition of ordnance-related machinery, fabricated metal products, and maintenance services critical to weapons systems and ammunition production lifecycles. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain a resilient domestic supply chain for defense-critical hardware and repair capabilities, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance and mission-critical delivery timelines. Rivard maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, all of which provide high-precision machining, defense-grade fabrication, and mission-critical software integration services. These relationships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical adaptability, and adherence to stringent military specifications. The procurement approach prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and industrial maintenance, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and blanket purchase agreement (BPA) mechanisms to ensure responsive support. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Rivard’s contracting patterns, with over 60% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Women-owned small businesses also receive targeted consideration, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission readiness. The procurement portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and capacity building among niche defense suppliers. Industry focus centers on NAICS codes related to hardware manufacturing, saw blade and handtool production, conveyor systems, and industrial machinery repair—domains essential to maintaining Army ordnance and field equipment. Rivard’s expertise lies in procuring specialized metal fabrication, precision tooling, and industrial maintenance services that support the Army’s logistical and munitions infrastructure.