Mark Wells

Mark Wells serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical ordnance, precision-forged metal components, and battlefield support systems essential to Army readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle procurement of iron and steel forgings used in munitions production, weapon system components, and heavy-duty machine tools, ensuring alignment with DoD industrial base modernization goals. His acquisitions are strategically aligned to sustain the Army’s munitions infrastructure and maintain operational tempo through reliable, high-integrity manufacturing capabilities. Wells maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized industrial contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, all of which possess niche expertise in defense-grade forging, precision machining, and battlefield logistics software integration. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical certification, quality control compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering collaboration with contractors capable of meeting stringent military specifications for material integrity and dimensional precision. He exhibits an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his procurement activity toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust, agile industrial base by empowering small manufacturers with the technical capacity to produce mission-critical forged components, ensuring broad geographic and socioeconomic representation across the defense supply chain. His primary focus lies in NAICS 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging), where he procures high-strength, heat-treated forgings for artillery components, bomb casings, and armored vehicle parts. His domain expertise centers on metallurgical specifications, heat treatment protocols, and non-destructive testing requirements essential to ordnance reliability, making him a critical steward of the Army’s foundational manufacturing capabilities.