Robert J Verica

Robert J. Verica serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to support military training modernization and defense technology integration. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering services, simulation systems, and specialized equipment critical to live-fire training, mission command capabilities, and aviation/artillery readiness. Verica ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in advanced training infrastructure and operational innovation. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in defense systems engineering, technical services, and mission-critical hardware development. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with deep domain knowledge in military training environments, fostering long-term collaborations that emphasize technical rigor and mission alignment. Verica’s procurement portfolio demonstrates a balanced approach to small business participation, with approximately 30.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 7.7% reserved for women-owned small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions (61.5%) are open to all competitors, he actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion through targeted set-asides and transparent solicitation practices that encourage qualified small businesses to compete for high-value technical contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting heavy investment in systems integration, simulation modeling, and technical advisory support. He also frequently procures specialized equipment under NAICS 339112 and 339113, sourcing precision surgical and medical instrumentation for field medical training and casualty simulation systems. This unique blend of engineering and medical device procurement underscores his expertise in dual-use technologies that bridge combat readiness with advanced medical training capabilities.