M.D. Batts

M.D. Batts serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa, a specialized unit under the Department of the Army responsible for sustaining and modernizing the Army’s aerial and missile defense capabilities. In this role, Batts manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems, including avionics, propulsion components, and sensor integration for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Their responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution—from requirement validation and source selection to contract award and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and operational readiness standards. Batts primarily handles sole-source and competitive procurements for high-technology defense systems requiring stringent engineering compliance and supply chain integrity. Batts maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering complex aerospace systems under strict DoD compliance frameworks. These relationships are characterized by technical collaboration, iterative prototyping, and performance-based contracting, with an emphasis on rapid fielding of upgraded capabilities. The working model favors established defense aerospace primes with proven track records in systems integration, sustainment, and classified program support, reflecting the high-risk, high-reliability nature of the portfolio. Batts’ procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing system readiness and industrial base capacity. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors of all sizes may compete on technical merit and production readiness. The agency’s sole NAICS focus is 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), underscoring Batts’ deep expertise in procuring integrated airframe systems, flight control hardware, and mission-specific modifications. Their acquisitions center on advanced manufacturing processes, military-grade materials, and embedded systems that meet MIL-STD and DO-160 specifications, ensuring compatibility with Army aviation and air defense architectures.