Samantha Hayes

Samantha Hayes serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QK Acc-apg Director under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical industrial maintenance, analytical instrumentation, and technical support services essential to sustaining Army laboratory and field operations. Her role centers on ensuring the reliability of precision measurement systems, calibration standards, and facility infrastructure through compliant, performance-based contracting. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning equipment procurement, preventive maintenance contracts, and specialized technical services aligned with defense science and engineering requirements. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the procurement record, Hayes consistently engages with a broad base of vendors capable of delivering high-integrity industrial and scientific support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, performance-driven solicitations that emphasize technical capability, quality assurance, and compliance with military specifications. She fosters partnerships with firms possessing expertise in instrumentation calibration, facility systems maintenance, and laboratory support, often requiring ISO and ANSI certifications. Hayes demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 9.1% are competed under the 8(a) program, indicating deliberate efforts to expand opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses. Her contracting approach aligns with Department of the Army priorities to enhance small business participation while maintaining mission readiness. Her primary NAICS focus includes Support Activities for Forestry, Religious Organizations, and Septic Tank and Related Services—categories that, while seemingly disparate, reflect the broad scope of facility and environmental support services required across Army installations. These reflect her oversight of non-traditional but operationally vital infrastructure services, including waste management, janitorial systems, and site-specific maintenance. Her expertise lies in translating complex operational needs into technically sound, compliant solicitations that ensure continuity of mission-critical functions.