MichelleAnn Hulett

MichelleAnn Hulett serves as a primary procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-ri office of the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Army’s industrial base for ordnance, precision components, and battlefield support systems. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for fabricated metal products, chemical manufacturing inputs, and industrial maintenance services critical to ammunition production and weapons system readiness. Her role ensures alignment with strategic modernization goals by securing reliable, mission-critical supplies through compliant, transparent contracting practices that prioritize operational resilience and supply chain security. Hulett maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, each of which provides specialized capabilities in precision machining, defense-grade fabrication, and mission-critical software integration. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical expertise in defense-industrial applications, while maintaining an open pipeline for qualified small businesses. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to defense-specific quality standards such as AS9100 and ITAR requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hulett consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 61% of her awards structured to support small business eligibility. She also actively engages Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity within the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach—leveraging set-asides to foster innovation while ensuring mission-critical requirements are met through capable, vetted suppliers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325180 and 325199 for inorganic and organic chemical manufacturing, supporting munitions formulation and propellant development, alongside 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal products and 811310 for industrial machinery repair. This technical domain expertise ensures she procures specialized materials and maintenance services essential to ordnance lifecycle management, machine tool sustainment, and battlefield equipment readiness.