Paula Keith

Paula L. Keith serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-APG Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for secure software systems, wireless communications infrastructure, and data platforms essential to Army modernization and battlefield readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex IT and telecommunications contracts—from requirements definition and source selection to contract administration and performance evaluation—ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and cybersecurity standards. She specializes in procurements that support command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience across distributed operational environments. Keith maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in enterprise-grade communications systems and mission-critical IT services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced vendors with deep technical expertise in secure networking, software development, and specialized equipment manufacturing, often requiring compliance with DoD security protocols such as NIST SP 800-53 and CMMC. Her procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a strategic emphasis on rapid acquisition of high-priority capabilities without constraints. Keith’s primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in procuring custom software solutions, systems integration services, and advanced wireless communications hardware critical to modernized Army networks. Her domain knowledge centers on secure, scalable IT architectures supporting tactical edge computing and battlefield communications.