Lee A. Hess

Lee A. Hess serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick organization under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support the development and fielding of advanced soldier systems. His portfolio centers on mission-critical research, development, and manufacturing of protective gear, medical instrumentation, and battlefield-ready technologies. Hess executes procurements under full and open competition, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with the Army’s strategic priorities in warfighter enhancement and operational readiness. Hess maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, technical services, and system integration capabilities. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade R&D and manufacturing, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical precision and regulatory compliance. These collaborations often involve cost-reimbursement and fixed-price incentive contracts for high-risk, high-reward technical solutions. While the vast majority of his acquisitions—93%—are conducted without set-asides, Hess maintains a measured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with small business set-asides accounting for 3.5% and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) and 8(a) competed awards each representing 1.8%. His approach prioritizes mission necessity while still enabling qualified small businesses to participate in high-impact defense initiatives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541714 (Biotechnology R&D), reflecting heavy investment in life-sustaining medical technologies and soldier health systems. He also regularly procures under NAICS 334511 and 339112, supporting the development of advanced detection, navigation, and surgical instrumentation. Hess’s expertise spans interdisciplinary domains including biomedical engineering, battlefield diagnostics, and ruggedized instrumentation, ensuring acquisitions meet the stringent performance standards required for expeditionary military operations.