Marie Bittikofer

Marie Bittikofer serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to advance military training systems and defense technology integration. Her portfolio centers on technical services and hardware procurement critical to modernizing live-fire simulation infrastructure, mission command systems, and aviation/artillery training platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation through award and administration—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports operational readiness through the acquisition of cutting-edge engineering and research solutions. Bittikofer maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense systems integration, simulation modeling, and advanced computing solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical capabilities across multiple program areas. Her procurement patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively seeks qualified small business vendors with relevant technical credentials, ensuring competitive, compliant, and innovative sourcing. Bittikofer’s primary NAICS focus lies in Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118) and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), reflecting her specialization in procuring integrated hardware-software systems for training environments. She routinely acquires simulation hardware, embedded computing platforms, networked training interfaces, and custom software solutions that enable realistic, data-driven military education and readiness initiatives.