Norman Young

Norman C. Young serves as a Senior Contracts Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace and defense systems that sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense capabilities. He manages complex acquisition programs for aircraft components, propulsion systems, avionics, and sensor technologies supporting platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. His responsibilities encompass full lifecycle contract administration—from solicitation and source selection to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. Norman’s work directly enables operational readiness by facilitating timely delivery of high-integrity aerospace hardware and technical support services. Norman cultivates strategic partnerships with Tier 1 defense contractors and specialized engineering firms that possess deep domain expertise in military aerospace systems. He routinely engages with manufacturers of aircraft subsystems, avionics integrators, and propulsion system suppliers, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in technical rigor and performance accountability. His contracting approach emphasizes risk mitigation through rigorous technical evaluations and performance-based acquisition strategies, ensuring vendors meet stringent military standards for reliability and interoperability. Norman’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and mission-critical performance, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic classification. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), with significant activity in engineering services (541330) and aerospace system manufacturing (334511). He specializes in procuring flight control systems, radar integration components, missile guidance hardware, and technical consulting services that support system modernization and sustainment across the Army’s rotary- and fixed-wing aviation fleets.