Samantha Degele

Samantha Degele serves as a primary procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg organization under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that support the development and fielding of next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. She plays a pivotal role in executing strategic sourcing for advanced aeronautical instrumentation, radio frequency platforms, and battlefield data analytics capabilities, ensuring alignment with the Army’s modernization priorities in tactical communications and sensor integration. Her acquisitions typically involve complex engineering services, specialized manufacturing, and R&D-driven solutions critical to maintaining technological superiority on the modern battlefield. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the procurement record, Samantha’s contracting patterns reflect engagement with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in precision metal fabrication, aerospace systems, and technical engineering services. She routinely collaborates with firms possessing deep domain expertise in defense-grade instrumentation and RF systems, fostering partnerships that emphasize technical innovation, compliance with military standards, and rapid prototyping capabilities. Her approach prioritizes performance-based contracting and risk-managed acquisition strategies tailored to high-technology development cycles. Samantha’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the mission-critical nature of the systems being acquired. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical merit, schedule reliability, and past performance in delivering complex defense systems. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills), 541715 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and 541330 (Engineering Services). These reflect a strong emphasis on ruggedized hardware fabrication, specialized aerospace components, and applied research supporting sensor fusion and battlefield data processing. Her expertise lies at the intersection of systems engineering and tactical procurement, ensuring that acquired technologies meet stringent military operational requirements.