Kevin C. Gilmore

Kevin C. Gilmore serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical industrial base capabilities essential to munitions production, precision machining, and battlefield equipment sustainment. He oversees contracts for machine tools, fabricated metal components, and industrial maintenance services that directly support the lifecycle readiness of Army weapons systems. His work ensures the continuous operational capacity of the Army’s ordnance infrastructure by aligning acquisition strategies with modernization and resilience priorities. Gilmore maintains strategic relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, each providing high-precision manufacturing, defense-grade machining, and mission-critical software integration services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in defense industrial supply chains, often engaging vendors with ITAR compliance and AS9100 certification to ensure quality and security standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gilmore consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 85.7% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering economic opportunity within the defense industrial base, prioritizing small, qualified vendors capable of delivering specialized machining, tooling, and maintenance services critical to Army readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on repair and maintenance services under 811310. He regularly acquires custom-fabricated metal components, cutting tool accessories, and industrial equipment used in ammunition production lines and field maintenance depots, demonstrating deep technical expertise in defense manufacturing ecosystems and precision industrial systems.