Malissa H. Blake

Malissa H. Blake serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace and missile defense systems essential to U.S. Army readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced aerial platforms, guided missile components, and supporting avionics and propulsion systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning with modernization priorities for the UH-60, AH-64 Apache, and related defense programs. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain and enhance the Army’s air and missile defense capabilities through timely, technically sound contracting solutions. Blake maintains longstanding contractual relationships with industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in guided missile systems, aerospace propulsion, and integrated defense electronics. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and rigorous source selection, often involving competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15. She works closely with engineering and program management teams to ensure contract requirements reflect operational needs and technological advancements. Blake’s portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions prioritize mission-critical performance and industrial base resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336419 for guided missile and space vehicle parts, complemented by significant activity in 336412 for aircraft engine components and 332993 for ammunition manufacturing. She also oversees facilities support services under 561210 to maintain mission-enabling infrastructure. Blake’s expertise centers on high-reliability aerospace systems, advanced sensor integration, and propulsion technologies critical to next-generation Army aviation and air defense platforms.