Michael Grace

Michael Grace serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of critical defense manufacturing and ordnance systems essential to military readiness. His responsibilities center on executing full lifecycle contracting for small arms, ordnance, and related accessories, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical munitions and combat support systems. He plays a pivotal role in sustaining the Army’s ammunition production infrastructure and enabling force projection through reliable logistics networks, aligning all acquisitions with strategic modernization goals for the U.S. land warfare enterprise. Grace maintains consistent, long-term relationships with prime contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, all of which provide specialized manufacturing, technical services, and systems integration for ordnance and defense infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and deep technical collaboration with vendors possessing validated expertise in military-grade production and quality assurance under MIL-STD and ITAR frameworks. He routinely engages with contractors capable of meeting stringent defense supply chain security and traceability requirements. A defining feature of Grace’s procurement strategy is his strong preference for small business set-asides, with approximately two-thirds of his awards designated under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Asides. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering participation from small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms in the defense manufacturing base. His contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His entire portfolio is focused on NAICS 332994—Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing—demonstrating deep technical expertise in ammunition production, explosive component assembly, and related ordnance systems. He procures everything from small-caliber munitions to specialized ordnance handling equipment, requiring intimate knowledge of ballistic engineering, explosive safety protocols, and defense industrial base resilience.