Robert C. Phelan

Robert C. Phelan serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-pica organization under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain combat systems and enable force projection. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of defense-related contracts, with a primary focus on ordnance manufacturing, ammunition production, and operational support systems. Phelan ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Army’s strategic priorities in modernizing munitions supply chains and maintaining installation infrastructure. He routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts requiring technical oversight of defense manufacturing processes and logistics integration. Phelan maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, PIONEERING DECISIVE SOLUTIONS INC, BIGELOW FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC, and WISENGINEERING LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in ordnance production, precision machining, and military-grade system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance accountability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in rigorous evaluation and contract administration standards. Phelan’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern underscores a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and production capacity over socioeconomic criteria, consistent with the urgency and precision demands of ordnance supply chain operations. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 332994—Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in the acquisition of munitions, ammunition components, and specialized defense hardware. Phelan’s domain knowledge encompasses ballistic systems, explosive ordnance disposal equipment, and precision-manufactured ordnance subsystems, positioning him as a subject matter expert in the technical and regulatory nuances of Army ammunition production and sustainment.