Katherine C. Thompson

Katherine C. Thompson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg unit of the Department of the Army, operating under the W91CRB organization. She is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of advanced sensing, communications, and battlefield data analytics systems critical to modern intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. Her work centers on securing next-generation aeronautical instrumentation and radio frequency platforms that enhance tactical network resilience and real-time battlefield awareness. Thompson oversees complex research and development contracts, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and technical requirements for next-gen electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems. Her contractor relationships are primarily with defense technology firms and research institutions specializing in physical and engineering sciences, particularly those with expertise in RF system design, sensor fusion, and embedded data analytics. While no specific vendor names are currently identifiable in the procurement record, her portfolio consistently engages contractors with proven capabilities in classified and unclassified military R&D environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Thompson’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a focus on open competition to access the broadest pool of technical expertise. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing capability over socioeconomic categorization, though it does not preclude small business participation where firms demonstrate superior technical merit. Her procurement focus is entirely aligned with NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). She specializes in acquiring advanced engineering services for military-grade sensor development, signal processing algorithms, and integrated battlefield data architectures, supporting the Army’s push toward autonomous, networked, and AI-enhanced tactical systems.