Marteka Alford

Marteka Alford serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of mission-critical software systems, secure communications infrastructure, and information technology platforms that support Army modernization and battlefield readiness. Focused on ensuring network resilience, command and control capabilities, and intelligence processing systems, Alford oversees end-to-end contract lifecycle management for high-priority IT and communications projects aligned with DoD digital transformation initiatives. Their work directly enables operational effectiveness across distributed and contested environments through the acquisition of scalable, secure, and interoperable technologies. Alford maintains established working relationships with core contractors including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a balanced portfolio of large prime contractors with specialized capabilities in wireless systems, cybersecurity services, and field-deployable infrastructure. These partnerships are strategically cultivated to deliver integrated solutions spanning hardware, software, and service delivery, with an emphasis on rapid deployment and sustainment in expeditionary settings. Their procurement strategy reflects a balanced 50/50 split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to expanding small business participation without compromising technical requirements. Alford consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting pathways that empower small businesses to compete for high-value IT and security services, reinforcing the Army’s broader goals of supplier diversity and innovation infusion. The primary NAICS focus areas—334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 561621 (Security Systems Services)—reveal deep specialization in procuring encrypted radio systems, tactical data links, cybersecurity monitoring platforms, and physical-digital hybrid security solutions. Alford’s expertise lies in acquiring mission-enabling technologies that bridge legacy systems with next-generation network architectures, ensuring interoperability across Army and joint force operational domains.