Oddny G. Yerby

Oddny G. Yerby serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa organization under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical aerospace and defense technologies, including avionics, propulsion systems, sensor integration, and mission support services for platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance operational readiness through reliable, cutting-edge aerospace capabilities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific contracting standards. Yerby maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense industry prime contractors, notably Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with organizations capable of delivering high-assurance aerospace systems and specialized technical services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, systems integration, and technical risk mitigation, often involving long-term support agreements and engineering services to ensure sustained operational capability. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to align contract requirements with operational needs and lifecycle sustainment goals. Yerby’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on acquiring specialized capabilities from the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors, prioritizing technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally structured in her awards, her process remains transparent and compliant with all federal procurement mandates. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 for advanced aeronautical and navigation systems, 333923 for specialized crane and hoist systems used in aircraft maintenance, and 541330 and 541511 for engineering and custom software services supporting system integration. She specializes in procuring high-reliability hardware and software solutions critical to airborne defense platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace engineering domains and mission-critical system sustainment.