Ronni Aragona

Ronni Aragona serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc Wva, operating under the Department of the Army’s W911PT organization, where they oversee acquisitions critical to sustaining the readiness of U.S. Army ordnance systems. Responsible for managing contracts supporting the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of high-precision metal components and industrial machinery at Watervliet Arsenal, Aragona ensures alignment with Army modernization priorities through strategic sourcing of specialized industrial services. Their portfolio primarily includes complex maintenance contracts for machine tools, electroplating systems, and industrial gas infrastructure, requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with defense manufacturing standards. Aragona maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including FinCANTIERI Marine Repair LLC for heavy machinery overhaul, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC for facility infrastructure, and RDC JPA Architecture for specialized industrial design services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade repair, precision fabrication, and facility modernization. The contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical certification, and past performance in mission-critical environments, fostering stable, performance-driven collaborations. Aragona’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly half of acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open to full and open competition. Although 8(a) competed awards represent a modest share, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses in the industrial maintenance and defense support sectors. The primary technical domains of focus include NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 325120 for industrial gas manufacturing, and 332813 for electroplating and surface finishing. These reflect a specialization in sustaining the lifecycle of ordnance production equipment, with procurement activities centered on precision maintenance, corrosion control, and facility systems essential to artillery and munitions manufacturing readiness.