Kelly L. Herlein

Kelly L. Herlein serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical technology and industrial support services that sustain the Army’s ordnance and battlefield systems. Her role centers on ensuring the reliable procurement of computer systems design services essential to modernizing munitions production, precision component manufacturing, and field equipment lifecycle support. She oversees full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance management—ensuring alignment with Army industrial base modernization priorities and defense acquisition regulations. Herlein maintains consistent working relationships with a focused set of high-performing contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration in software integration, data analytics for maintenance logistics, and precision metal fabrication for ordnance systems. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-relevant IT and advanced manufacturing, emphasizing performance history, cybersecurity compliance, and systems interoperability over volume-based sourcing. Herlein’s portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside contracting pattern, indicating a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award structure, her selections are driven by the specialized nature of the services required—particularly in defense-grade computer systems design—which often necessitate vendors with existing DoD clearances and certified production environments. Her primary focus is on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she procures enterprise-level software development, systems integration, and data-driven maintenance analytics for munitions facilities and weapons system platforms. Her expertise lies in acquiring IT solutions that enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated quality control in high-stakes manufacturing environments critical to national defense readiness.