Josephine Hennings

Josephine Hennings serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, responsible for executing strategic acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Army’s industrial base for ordnance and battlefield support systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical munitions, precision metal components, and specialized machine tooling essential to weapons system readiness. Her portfolio centers on high-stakes, mission-critical contracts requiring strict compliance with defense logistics standards and supply chain resilience protocols, ensuring uninterrupted production and field support for Army ammunition and ordnance systems. Hennings maintains enduring partnerships with a core group of specialized vendors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, each recognized for technical expertise in explosives handling, precision machining, and battlefield data integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, with repeat engagements reflecting proven reliability in meeting stringent military specifications. She prioritizes contractors with demonstrated capability in classified manufacturing environments and defense-grade quality assurance systems, fostering a network of trusted suppliers capable of rapid scale-up under operational demands. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 33.3% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition. She actively leverages small business capabilities without compromising mission-critical performance, ensuring that qualified firms with niche expertise in ordnance production and metal fabrication have equitable access to Army contracts. Hennings’ primary focus lies in NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), overseeing the acquisition of propellants, detonators, cartridge components, and precision-fabricated munition casings. Her technical domain expertise includes compliance with DoD ammunition safety standards, explosive material handling protocols, and defense supply chain traceability requirements, making her a key steward of the Army’s lethal capability sustainment pipeline.