Meghan Newman

Meghan Newman serves as the primary contracting professional for the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical industrial base capabilities essential to munitions production, precision machining, and battlefield equipment sustainment. Her role centers on ensuring reliable access to ordnance-related components, machine tools, fabricated metal products, and security services that directly support Army readiness and weapons system lifecycle maintenance. She executes complex procurements under FAR Part 15, often utilizing competitive negotiated methods to secure mission-critical supplies and services from a diverse vendor base. Newman maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC—organizations recognized for their expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, precision machining, and secure data systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industrial contractors with proven technical capabilities in high-risk, low-volume production environments, often requiring ITAR compliance, security clearances, and specialized quality assurance protocols. Her set-aside strategy is heavily weighted toward open competition, with 94.1% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the requirements and the limited pool of qualified vendors. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 5.9% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation where market conditions permit. Newman’s procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), underscoring her technical expertise in ordnance handling, secure facility support, and high-hazard production environments. She also regularly procures cutting tools and general-purpose machinery under NAICS 333515 and 333998, indicating deep familiarity with precision manufacturing and industrial maintenance systems critical to Army ammunition and weapons infrastructure.