John T. McCabe

John T. McCabe serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of advanced engineering, research, and technical services critical to modernizing military training systems. His responsibilities center on securing mission-critical capabilities in live-fire simulation, mission command systems, aviation, and artillery training infrastructure. McCabe manages complex contracts that integrate cutting-edge defense technologies, ensuring operational readiness through rigorous technical evaluation and performance-based acquisition strategies. He plays a pivotal role in translating Army modernization priorities into actionable procurement actions that align with DoD innovation mandates. McCabe 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 reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in systems integration, modeling and simulation, and defense R&D. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical excellence rather than price-driven competition. McCabe’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical capability, prioritizing mission effectiveness over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted, the nature of the acquisitions often attracts capable small firms through open solicitations and teaming arrangements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541715 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), underscoring deep expertise in systems engineering, simulation architecture, and advanced prototyping. He also procures specialized components under 334413 (semiconductor manufacturing) and 336413 (aviation subsystems), demonstrating technical fluency across hardware and software domains critical to next-generation training environments.