Justin McDaniel

Justin McDaniel serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa under 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 capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical aerospace systems, including guided missile platforms, avionics upgrades, and propulsion technologies supporting key platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. His work directly enables the agency’s strategic priorities by ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement of high-priority defense systems and integrated support services. McDaniel maintains strong, long-term relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders experienced in defense aerospace engineering and systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. He routinely engages with vendors possessing deep expertise in missile guidance systems, radar integration, and mission-critical logistics, fostering collaborative partnerships that align contractor capabilities with operational readiness goals. McDaniel’s procurement portfolio reflects a clear preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest pool of qualified technical vendors capable of meeting the stringent performance, security, and reliability standards required for national defense systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, he ensures all solicitations are structured to allow equitable access for capable firms of all sizes. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), where he oversees the acquisition of advanced munitions, flight control systems, and electronic warfare components. He also frequently procures process and logistics consulting services under NAICS 541614 to optimize supply chain resilience and mission support workflows. His technical expertise spans missile system integration, avionics modernization, and defense logistics, positioning him as a key enabler of the Army’s next-generation air and missile defense architecture.