Mara Larson

Mara Larson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical industrial base capabilities essential to munitions production, precision component manufacturing, and battlefield equipment sustainment. She oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning fabricated metal products, specialized machinery, and mission-critical support systems, ensuring alignment with the Army’s modernization and readiness goals. Her work directly supports the lifecycle maintenance of weapons systems and ordnance infrastructure, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and defense supply chain resilience. Larson maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, Palantir USG Inc., and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, each recognized for their expertise in precision machining, defense-grade fabrication, and mission systems integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors possessing proven capability in high-tolerance manufacturing and secure supply chain practices. These relationships are built on technical reliability and compliance with defense quality standards such as AS9100 and ITAR. A strong advocate for small business participation, Larson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diversified industrial base by empowering qualified small manufacturers to contribute to national defense capabilities. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns emphasize inclusive competition while maintaining rigorous performance benchmarks. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 336320 for motor vehicle electrical systems, 332722 for fastener manufacturing, and 331210 for steel tubing production, alongside significant activity in 339999 and 339991 for specialized gaskets and miscellaneous metal components. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring mission-critical, low-volume, high-reliability parts essential to ordnance and field equipment sustainment.