Lisa Armes

Lisa Armes serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and defense systems essential to the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization. She manages complex procurements for avionics, sensor technologies, propulsion systems, and analytical instrumentation supporting platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. Her role is central to ensuring operational readiness through timely delivery of high-reliability components and technical services aligned with Army aviation modernization priorities. Armes handles full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—focusing on technical specifications that meet stringent military performance and interoperability standards. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Armes engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in precision instrument manufacturing, industrial control systems, and defense-grade technical services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and mission-critical system integration, alongside qualified small businesses capable of meeting rigorous DoD compliance requirements. She maintains a collaborative, standards-driven contracting approach, emphasizing technical validation, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience. Armes demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 92% of her acquisitions conducted as unrestricted competitions and 8% awarded as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are currently dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to expand the supplier base and foster innovation from emerging defense contractors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 334513 (industrial process control instrumentation), and 334515 (electrical signal measurement devices), reflecting deep expertise in high-precision sensing, data acquisition, and test equipment for aerospace applications. She also procures specialized air and gas compression systems and professional technical services supporting system integration and field maintenance, underscoring her technical proficiency in the intersection of defense systems and industrial instrumentation.