Laurie A Hewitt

Laurie Hewitt serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical aerial and missile defense systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of aerospace components and mission-critical support services, Hewitt specializes in securing advanced avionics, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly enables the Army’s operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability aerospace hardware and technical services aligned with current and emerging defense requirements. Hewitt maintains a broad network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in aerospace manufacturing and engineering services, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications such as MIL-STD and AS9100. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industrial base vendors with proven track records in classified and export-controlled environments. She actively collaborates with suppliers possessing ITAR compliance, security clearances, and production capabilities for flight-critical components. Her procurement approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95.5% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the technical complexity and national security sensitivity of the acquisitions she manages. Only 4.5% of contracts are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate balance between mission-critical performance requirements and limited socioeconomic targeting where feasible. Hewitt’s primary focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing). She routinely procures flight control systems, sensor integration modules, hydraulic actuators, and specialized aerospace-grade materials, demonstrating deep technical fluency in rotorcraft and missile defense subsystems. Her expertise spans the full lifecycle of aerospace procurement—from requirements definition through contract closeout—ensuring alignment with Army aviation modernization priorities.