Kevin Puma

Kevin Puma serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-pica under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical defense capabilities that sustain military readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisition programs spanning ordnance manufacturing, facility services, and operational support systems, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize ammunition production, maintain installation infrastructure, and enable reliable logistics and force projection. His portfolio is dominated by complex, mission-critical contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, particularly in high-security and dual-use supply chains. Puma maintains consistent, long-term relationships with leading defense prime contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics OTS (Wilkes-Barre), LLC, and The Lockwood Group LLC. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements on high-priority programs involving ordnance production, technical research, and installation support services. He frequently coordinates with integrated teams of engineers and logistics specialists to ensure contractor performance meets stringent military standards for quality, safety, and delivery timelines. Puma’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his procurement strategy emphasizes competitive bidding among qualified vendors across all sizes, with a focus on technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic classification. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), where he oversees the acquisition of ammunition, munitions components, and related production equipment. He also manages significant research and development contracts under NAICS 541715 and general government support services under NAICS 921190, demonstrating deep expertise in defense manufacturing, systems integration, and operational sustainment procurement.