Shannon H. Thompson

Shannon H. Thompson serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa office under the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical aerial and missile defense systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in aerospace engineering and mission-critical support services, Thompson oversees contracts that ensure operational readiness for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters. Their work directly enables the Army’s strategic priorities in avionics, propulsion, and sensor integration, with a focus on high-reliability, mission-essential components that meet rigorous military specifications. Thompson maintains established working relationships with major defense primes such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp., partnering with vendors capable of delivering advanced aerospace components and integrated system solutions. These collaborations are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical collaboration on retrofit and upgrade programs, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations. The agency relies on these contractors for specialized expertise in classified systems integration and rapid prototyping of next-generation defense technologies. While the majority of acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions, Thompson consistently allocates 25% of procurement opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation from small business partners. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides are prominently utilized, the agency’s structure encourages competitive small business participation in niche aerospace manufacturing categories. Thompson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing the acquisition of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including flight control systems, guidance module housings, and avionics enclosures. A secondary but notable area includes NAICS 562991, which reflects specialized support services for environmental and hazardous material handling in defense maintenance operations. Their technical domain expertise centers on aerospace component lifecycle management and compliance with MIL-STD and DO-160 standards.