Martina Zook

Martina Zook serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-Dta under the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal, where she manages the acquisition of critical ground combat systems and enabling technologies essential to modernizing Army tactical forces. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of armored vehicles, small arms, ordnance systems, and associated components, ensuring fielded capabilities meet evolving battlefield demands for survivability, lethality, and mobility. Zook oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirement validation and market research to award and performance oversight—with a strong emphasis on rapid prototyping and technology insertion to support next-generation force modernization initiatives. She maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, MURTECH, INC., JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC., reflecting a balanced mix of large prime contractors and specialized suppliers with proven expertise in defense manufacturing and logistics. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical rigor and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with deep domain knowledge in armored vehicle integration, ordnance systems, and precision industrial valve solutions. Zook demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 60% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base. She consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand access for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, aligning with Army mandates to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336992 for military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 332994 for small arms and ordnance accessories and NAICS 332911 for industrial valve systems. This specialization underscores her expertise in complex mechanical and ballistic systems procurement, requiring deep understanding of military specifications, quality assurance protocols, and interoperability standards for frontline combat platforms.