Rhonda Goolsby

Rhonda Goolsby serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace and missile defense systems. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced avionics, propulsion units, and precision test instrumentation supporting platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her portfolio emphasizes high-reliability, defense-grade components critical to aerial superiority and integrated air and missile defense architectures, ensuring timely delivery of technologically advanced systems that meet stringent military specifications. Goolsby maintains strategic relationships with a select group of Tier 1 defense contractors and specialized engineering firms experienced in aerospace systems integration and electro-optical instrumentation. She collaborates closely with vendors possessing AS9100 and ITAR compliance certifications, prioritizing partners with proven track records in delivering ruggedized, high-performance components under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based acquisition strategies, technical merit evaluations, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure mission readiness and system interoperability. Goolsby’s procurement profile reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and operational reliability, consistent with the urgency and precision required by Army aviation and missile defense missions. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334515 for precision measurement and testing instrumentation and NAICS 336415 for guided missile propulsion systems. She routinely procures flight-critical avionics, solid-fuel rocket motor components, sensor calibration equipment, and electrical signal testing systems, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace propulsion, electronic warfare support, and defense-grade instrumentation. Her work ensures the continued operational viability of the Army’s most advanced aerial defense platforms.