Oddny R. Gerstner

Oddny Gerstner serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Ccad Contr Office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions to sustain critical military aviation and industrial systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for high-reliability aerospace components, precision calibration equipment, and flight-critical repair services. Gerstner ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to maintain operational readiness through specialized industrial support, particularly in thermal, mechanical, and control systems essential to Army aviation platforms. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including VERITRUST CORPORATION and MLC CAD SYSTEMS, LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration services for defense-critical applications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering partnerships with firms possessing deep domain expertise in aerospace manufacturing and military-grade instrumentation. Gerstner’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission needs and socioeconomic goals. Her primary acquisition focus lies within NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in NAICS 336414 and 336419, reflecting her specialization in guided missile systems, aerospace subsystems, and mission-critical auxiliary equipment. She routinely procures precision-machined components, avionics integration modules, and calibration systems requiring stringent military specifications, underscoring her technical proficiency in high-stakes defense manufacturing environments.