Justin Lockett

Justin Lockett serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace components, including avionics, sensor integration, and propulsion systems supporting platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance battlefield readiness through advanced electronic and communication technologies, ensuring timely delivery of technically sophisticated solutions under stringent defense standards. Lockett maintains established working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., engaging them on high-priority programs requiring advanced systems integration and rapid prototyping. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with industry leaders possessing proven capabilities in defense aerospace manufacturing, while maintaining rigorous compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements for performance, quality, and delivery timelines. He frequently coordinates technical evaluations and source selection panels to ensure contractor solutions meet rigorous military specifications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lockett consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions to small business concerns. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity building within the defense supply chain, with a focus on firms qualified under multiple socioeconomic categories. This commitment ensures broad vendor engagement while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His technical focus centers on NAICS 334418 for Printed Circuit Assembly and Electronic Assembly Manufacturing, where he procures embedded electronics, signal processing modules, and integrated circuit subsystems essential to modern avionics. He also engages NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, supporting secure data links and battlefield networking. Lockett’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense electronics and mission-critical systems integration, ensuring the Army’s aerial platforms remain technologically superior and operationally resilient.