Lori Andrese

Lori Andrese serves as a secondary procurement contact within the W6QK Acc-apg unit of the Department of the Army, supporting the development and fielding of advanced aeronautical instrumentation and battlefield sensing systems. While not the primary contracting officer, she plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, technical requirement validation, and contract administration for high-priority intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) programs. Her work ensures alignment between operational needs and contract execution, particularly in the domain of radio frequency platforms and real-time data analytics systems. She routinely engages with technical stakeholders to refine solicitation language and assess vendor capabilities for complex, mission-critical procurements. Lori collaborates closely with prime contractors and systems integrators specializing in defense-grade sensor development, though no single vendor dominates her portfolio. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical proficiency, rapid prototyping capabilities, and compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. She engages with both established defense aerospace firms and emerging technology providers capable of delivering ruggedized, field-deployable systems under tight timelines. Lori’s acquisition activities reflect a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of her procurements classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a strategic emphasis on technical merit and performance over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission readiness and system interoperability above small business set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 334511—Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. She consistently acquires advanced avionics, RF signal processors, electro-optical sensors, and embedded battlefield analytics hardware. Her domain expertise lies in integrating these systems into tactical networks to enhance situational awareness, with deep familiarity in radar, lidar, and electronic warfare instrumentation.