Lauren A McDermott

Lauren Scripps serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc Wva, a mission-critical unit of the Department of the Army operating under the Watervliet Arsenal. She manages acquisitions essential to sustaining the U.S. Army’s artillery and munitions readiness, focusing on the manufacturing, repair, and modernization of high-precision metal components, machine tools, and industrial equipment. Her work directly supports the lifecycle management of ordnance production systems, ensuring the continued operational capability of critical defense infrastructure. Scripps handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning fabrication, machining, and industrial maintenance services, often requiring compliance with stringent military specifications and quality control standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including FinCantieri Marine Repair LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and RDC JPA Architecture, L.L.L.P., among others. These partnerships reflect a blend of industrial manufacturing expertise, facility modernization capabilities, and technical support services tailored to the unique demands of Army ordnance operations. Scripps fosters long-term vendor collaborations grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and reliability in delivering mission-critical components under tight operational timelines. Scripps demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small businesses capable of delivering precision machining, tooling, and industrial repair services, aligning with socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), 333515 (Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing), and 332710 (Machine Shops), reflecting deep expertise in metalworking, forging, and industrial equipment maintenance. She procures custom-fabricated parts, tooling systems, and precision-machined components critical to artillery and munitions production, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense manufacturing supply chains and industrial base sustainment.