Rhonda K. Gill

Rhonda K. Gill serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, driving the acquisition of mission-critical software systems, wireless communications infrastructure, and secure data platforms essential to Army modernization and battlefield readiness. She manages complex contracts for information technology services, network resilience tools, and intelligence-processing systems that support command and control across distributed operations. Her work directly enables the Army’s digital transformation by ensuring timely delivery of secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions aligned with DoD cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Gill maintains consistent contracting relationships with major industry providers including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a balanced engagement with both large-capacity contractors and specialized technical vendors. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and operational compatibility, often requiring vendors to demonstrate proven experience in secure communications, embedded systems, and field-deployable IT architectures. These partnerships are strategically cultivated to ensure rapid response to evolving tactical requirements and sustained lifecycle support. A defining feature of Gill’s contracting profile is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 85.7% of her acquisitions set aside for total small business under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building within the defense technology ecosystem, prioritizing small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and HUBZone-certified firms alongside broader small business eligibility. Her portfolio consistently integrates socioeconomic goals into technical procurement outcomes. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), underscoring deep expertise in telecommunications infrastructure, signal measurement systems, and mission-critical software services. She specializes in procuring secure wireless networks, field-deployable radio systems, and embedded instrumentation platforms that enhance situational awareness and data interoperability in contested environments.