Kerry B. Roark

Kerry B. Roark serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where they play a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for secure communications, software systems, and information technology platforms that support Army modernization and battlefield readiness. Roark manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Their portfolio centers on procuring wireless infrastructure, data platforms, and command-and-control software solutions that enhance network resilience and intelligence processing across distributed operational environments. Roark maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Rigging, Inc., reflecting a balanced mix of large prime contractors with specialized technical capabilities in communications systems and field maintenance services. These partnerships are typically structured as firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and technical interoperability standards for defense-grade systems. While the majority of acquisitions (75%) are conducted without set-asides, Roark demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 25% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities (FAR 19.5). This reflects a strategic effort to integrate capable small businesses into the defense technology supply chain without compromising mission requirements. Roark’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing) and NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance), underscoring expertise in procuring hardened radio systems, tactical network hardware, and field-deployable maintenance services. Their technical domain spans secure RF communications, embedded software integration, and field-service logistics for mission-critical IT infrastructure.