Olga M. Hairston

Olga M. Hairston serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Director office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical military scientific and industrial infrastructure. She oversees the procurement of precision analytical instrumentation, industrial calibration services, and specialized maintenance solutions essential to laboratory and field-based defense operations. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the operational integrity of measurement systems used in weapons testing, environmental monitoring, and materials analysis, aligning with the Army’s mission to maintain technical superiority through reliable, calibrated equipment and responsive maintenance support. Hairston maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including EXACT MACHINE SERVICE, INC., MARS LABS LLC, KODEX, INC., and CLEAR ARMOR, LLC, each recognized for technical expertise in instrument repair, calibration, and mission-critical system integration. Her contracting approach favors long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering rapid response, NIST-traceable calibration, and compliance with military specifications. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and a preference for vendors with proven track records in supporting high-accuracy, defense-grade environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hairston consistently prioritizes small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with over 51% of her acquisitions designated for small businesses overall. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to firms certified as small, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, fostering a resilient and diverse supplier base aligned with Army sustainability goals. Her technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and related codes for precision measurement devices, including instruments for electrical signal analysis and industrial process control. She procures specialized equipment such as spectrometers, data acquisition systems, and environmental sensors, ensuring that Army laboratories and test ranges maintain the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in defense-relevant scientific operations.