Molly Lewis

Molly Lewis supports the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army in managing critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. She oversees the procurement of machine tools, fabricated metal products, and maintenance services essential to weapons systems and ammunition production cycles, ensuring operational readiness through strategic sourcing. Her work directly aligns with the agency’s mission to maintain a resilient, agile supply chain for high-stakes defense applications, with a focus on technical precision and lifecycle support for fielded equipment. Lewis maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC. These vendors provide specialized manufacturing, advanced machining, and defense-grade software integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing certified capabilities in precision fabrication and mission-critical system support, fostering reliability and technical alignment with Army standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lewis prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of meeting stringent defense requirements while promoting economic resilience within the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small manufacturers and service providers with proven technical competence in niche defense sectors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333515 (Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing), complemented by significant activity in computer systems design (541512), fabricated metal products (333515), and specialized equipment supply (423730, 334310). She routinely procures precision machine tools, embedded defense software, climate-controlled storage systems, and audio-visual support hardware—demonstrating deep expertise in integrating industrial automation and field-deployable technical systems for Army logistics and production environments.