Kim Kaschak

Kim Kaschak serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-pica under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain military readiness through defense manufacturing, facility services, and operational support systems. She oversees the lifecycle of contracts critical to ammunition production modernization, installation infrastructure maintenance, and logistics enablement, ensuring alignment with Army strategic priorities. Her portfolio centers on high-reliability industrial systems and mission-critical maintenance services, requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Kaschak’s work directly supports force projection and combat system sustainment by securing reliable, scalable capabilities across the defense industrial base. She maintains consistent partnerships with major defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics OTS (Wilkes-Barre), LLC, and Pioneering Decisive Solutions Inc., often engaging them for specialized manufacturing and systems integration tasks. Her contracting approach favors long-term, performance-based agreements with established prime vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications, while also incorporating niche providers like WiseEngineering LLC and Bigelow Family Holdings LLC for tailored engineering and maintenance solutions. These relationships reflect a balanced strategy of leveraging industrial capacity with agile, mission-responsive suppliers. Kaschak’s procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base efficiency. However, she consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Her approach reflects a pragmatic balance between scale and socioeconomic objectives, prioritizing capability while supporting broader defense industrial resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), where she acquires precision machining systems for ammunition and ordnance production, followed by NAICS 811219 and 811310 for industrial equipment repair and maintenance services. She also procures specialized machinery under 339930 and 333998, indicating a unique blend of defense manufacturing and industrial support needs. Her expertise spans high-tolerance mechanical systems, maintenance of mission-critical equipment, and the integration of legacy and modernized production lines within Army installations.