Michael Thune

Michael Thune serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri unit of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical ordnance components and precision-fabricated metal products essential to the Army’s industrial base modernization efforts. His role centers on ensuring reliable, timely delivery of mission-critical hardware for ammunition production, weapons system maintenance, and battlefield support infrastructure. Thune specializes in sole-source and set-aside contract actions for high-precision fasteners and machined metal components, aligning acquisitions with Army logistics readiness goals and defense industrial base resilience priorities. He maintains sustained working relationships with a core group of specialized manufacturers, including AMD International Technologies LLC, Faxon Machining, LLC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, all of which possess the technical certifications and precision manufacturing capabilities required for defense-grade components. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications, particularly in low-volume, high-tolerance production environments. These relationships are characterized by consistent recompetition and technical collaboration to ensure compliance with MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards. Thune demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This deliberate focus ensures that critical manufacturing capabilities remain within the veteran-owned industrial ecosystem, reinforcing both national security and veteran economic empowerment. His procurement strategy consistently prioritizes SDVOSB firms with proven track records in precision machining and metal fabrication, reflecting a deep institutional alignment with DoD small business goals. His primary technical domain is NAICS 332722—Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing—where he procures high-strength, corrosion-resistant, and mission-critical fastening systems used in artillery, armored vehicles, and ammunition handling equipment. His expertise lies in sourcing components that meet exacting military standards for durability, thermal stability, and ballistic performance, ensuring seamless integration into complex weapon systems across the Army’s inventory.