Ramila Century

Ramila Century serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-apg Durham office under the Department of the Army’s W911NF code, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that advance U.S. Army modernization. She specializes in managing complex R&D and management consulting contracts aligned with disruptive technologies, autonomy, and quantum systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the agency’s innovation-driven mission. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-manufacturing services requiring technical expertise in physical, engineering, and life sciences research, as well as high-level administrative and strategic management consulting. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Ramila maintains robust working relationships with a diverse ecosystem of small businesses and specialized service providers, particularly those with deep domain expertise in defense science and systems integration. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships that emphasize technical agility, rapid prototyping, and mission alignment, often engaging firms capable of delivering agile, low-documentation solutions under time-sensitive research timelines. Ramila demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for HUBZone set-asides at 66.7% and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 at 33.3%. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize certified small businesses, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to stimulate innovation through inclusive contracting and community-based economic development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 for administrative and general management consulting services, supporting operational efficiency across research programs, and NAICS 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. She routinely procures services related to systems analysis, technology horizon scanning, and technical advisory support, positioning her at the nexus of defense innovation and strategic procurement execution.