Kathy Ward

Kathy Ward serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri office of the Department of the Army, supporting the sustainment and modernization of the Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and logistics-related acquisitions critical to weapons system readiness, ammunition production facilities, and field equipment lifecycle support. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement activities with strategic Army modernization goals, emphasizing reliability, scalability, and operational continuity across mission-critical infrastructure. Ward maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized industrial contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, Palantir USG Inc., and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, who deliver precision machining, software-enabled logistics solutions, and fabricated metal components. Her working model prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing and infrastructure support, fostering collaboration through competitive, performance-based contract structures that emphasize quality assurance and supply chain resilience. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ward consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing over two-thirds of her acquisitions to small businesses. She also leverages 8(a) competed set-asides to cultivate emerging defense contractors, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining technical rigor. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach—favoring small business inclusion without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 238160 (roofing), and 237310 (highway and bridge construction), reflecting her role in maintaining and upgrading Army industrial facilities and logistics infrastructure. She procures specialized services including facility upgrades, utility system overhauls, and solid waste management for munitions sites, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-related civil works and industrial maintenance contracting.