Mitchell Oko

Mitchell Oko serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical aerial and missile defense systems. He manages complex acquisitions for aerospace components, avionics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical support services tied to platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. His work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in air defense modernization, ensuring operational readiness through the timely procurement of high-reliability, military-grade hardware and technical services. Oko routinely handles sole-source, competitive, and wrapped contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, with a focus on technical compliance and lifecycle support. He maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with industry leaders experienced in defense aerospace integration, systems engineering, and flight-critical component manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain resilience, often engaging vendors with proven track records in military-certified production environments. Oko’s interactions reflect a collaborative, risk-managed procurement model aligned with Army Aviation and Missile Command standards. Oko’s acquisition portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. He actively promotes participation from small businesses with expertise in aerospace manufacturing and engineering services, ensuring broad industry engagement without compromising mission-critical requirements. His contracting patterns demonstrate consistent support for small business capability development within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, covering other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, with additional emphasis on electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and engineering services (541330). He specializes in acquiring avionics, sensor interfaces, flight control systems, and mission computer hardware, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military aerospace standards and DoD compliance frameworks.