Kim De Peiza

Kim De Peiza serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-APG Cont Ct Wash Ofc, a critical office under the Department of the Army responsible for advancing C5ISR capabilities for expeditionary forces. In this role, De Peiza manages the acquisition of advanced electro-optic/infrared sensor systems, precision navigation and guidance technologies, and ruggedized power generation solutions essential for battlefield situational awareness. Their procurement portfolio centers on mission-critical defense systems requiring high reliability and environmental resilience, ensuring fielded equipment meets rigorous military standards for performance under extreme conditions. De Peiza maintains consistent working relationships with CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC., a primary vendor for ruggedized motor and generator systems that support sustained operations in austere environments. Their contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, performance history, and supply chain reliability. While major industrial contractors are frequently engaged for complex system integration, De Peiza actively balances these engagements with opportunities for qualified small businesses, fostering a dual-track procurement strategy that ensures both innovation and operational readiness. Set-aside preferences reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand small business participation without compromising access to specialized capabilities, aligning with Army goals to strengthen the defense industrial base through inclusive contracting practices. The procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334511 for search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, and NAICS 335312 for motor and generator manufacturing. De Peiza specializes in acquiring electro-optic sensors, inertial navigation units, and military-grade power systems designed for use in dismounted, vehicular, and expeditionary platforms, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense electronics and energy systems critical to modern land warfare.