Kelli R. Gregory

Kelli R. Gregory serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. She oversees the procurement of mission-critical aerospace technologies, including avionics, propulsion subsystems, and sensor integration for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance battlefield air defense capabilities through rapid technological advancement and system reliability. Gregory handles full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with Army modernization priorities. Her contractor relationships span high-technology aerospace and defense firms specializing in radar systems, guided missile components, and airborne electronic warfare solutions. She engages with a diverse base of prime contractors and systems integrators, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical rigor and performance accountability. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade hardware and software integration, particularly those capable of supporting rapid prototyping and field deployment cycles. Gregory’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible industrial base for mission-critical systems, prioritizing technical capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences. Her approach ensures access to the most advanced capabilities available in the defense industrial base without restricting competition. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires mission-critical software for flight control and threat detection systems, alongside NAICS 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing) for radiation-hardened electronics and NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) for maintenance, logistics, and field support services. Her technical expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace systems engineering and defense software integration.