Paige N. Knott

Paige N. Knott 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 aerospace and missile defense acquisitions. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical systems, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. She primarily handles procurements related to aircraft manufacturing, avionics modernization, propulsion systems, and support services for rotary-wing and missile defense platforms, including the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache programs. Her work directly supports the Army’s strategic imperative to maintain air superiority and operational readiness through advanced aerospace capabilities. Knott maintains strong, sustained relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-performance aerospace systems and specialized technical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment planning. She works closely with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military aviation systems, often engaging in sole-source and competitive negotiated acquisitions for specialized components requiring stringent certification and quality assurance protocols. Knott’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects the technical complexity and limited industrial base for the systems she procures, where only a small number of qualified contractors can meet the rigorous performance, security, and reliability standards required for Army aerospace programs. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where she oversees the acquisition of airframes, flight control systems, and integrated mission suites, alongside NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) for maintenance, logistics, and technical services. Her expertise centers on the integration of advanced sensors, electronic warfare systems, and propulsion technologies critical to next-generation Army aviation platforms.