Ms. Mistie D. Bishop

Ms. Mistie D. Bishop serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing complex software and information technology acquisitions that directly support Army modernization and battlefield communications readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for secure, scalable software systems, wireless infrastructure, and mission-critical data platforms essential to command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience. Her work ensures the integration of cutting-edge technologies into distributed operational environments, aligning acquisitions with the Army’s digital transformation priorities and cybersecurity standards. Bishop maintains strategic relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., each of which delivers specialized engineering and IT services critical to the sector’s mission. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering secure, interoperable solutions under stringent DoD requirements. These relationships are characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-driven renewals, reflecting a focus on quality and mission alignment over volume. Bishop’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations, including no use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This indicates a deliberate prioritization of technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes nature of the software and communications systems being procured. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) at 66.7%, encompassing systems engineering, network architecture, and secure software development, complemented by NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) at 33.3%, which includes cloud integration, cybersecurity services, and mission-specific application development. Her expertise centers on procuring enterprise-grade, DoD-compliant technologies that enable real-time data exchange and operational superiority across contested environments.