Mary Prebensen

Mary Prebensen serves as a Program Acquisition Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick organization under the U.S. Army’s Department of Defense, where she leads the planning, solicitation, and award of mission-critical contracts to advance soldier systems. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of advanced protective equipment, life-sustaining medical devices, and specialized instrumentation for battlefield environments, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to enhance warfighter readiness through cutting-edge research and technical innovation. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from requirements validation to contract closeout—focusing on complex, high-technology solutions that require rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with military specifications. Prebensen maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering specialized engineering, technical services, and precision manufacturing solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade development, often engaging in sole-source or limited competition procurements where technical specificity and proprietary capabilities are essential. These partnerships are built on long-term reliability, adherence to stringent quality standards, and the ability to meet urgent operational timelines. Her acquisition strategy shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation is not excluded when vendors meet the stringent performance and certification criteria required for defense applications. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, All Other Support Services, Miscellaneous Chemical Product Manufacturing, Narrow Fabric Mills, and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. She specializes in procuring flame-resistant textiles, chemical detection systems, field-deployable diagnostic tools, and precision-engineered components critical to soldier survivability and mission effectiveness.