Kenneth V Janosko

Kenneth V. Janosko serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick organization under the U.S. Army’s Department of Defense, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions for soldier systems and mission-critical technical services. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for research and development, specialized equipment manufacturing, and life-sustaining medical instrumentation designed for battlefield environments. Janosko specializes in high-technical acquisitions involving flame-resistant textiles, advanced protective gear, and battlefield medical devices, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic modernization goals. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, prototyping, and technical services supporting soldier system innovation. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical specificity, and rigorous evaluation of vendor capabilities, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in defense-oriented R&D and precision manufacturing. Janosko’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission readiness and access to the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), reflecting his deep engagement in advanced materials science, biomedical instrumentation, and battlefield diagnostics. A secondary focus on NAICS 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) underscores his involvement in life-saving pharmaceutical countermeasures and medical countermeasure development. Janosko’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense engineering and applied life sciences, ensuring warfighters are equipped with scientifically validated, field-ready solutions.