Shantice M Wright

Shantice M. Wright serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Director office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain mission-critical scientific and industrial infrastructure at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Her work directly supports operational readiness by securing specialized technical services, analytical instrumentation, and preventive maintenance solutions essential to laboratory and field-based defense operations. She handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring high technical precision, particularly in calibration, environmental remediation, and scientific consulting services, ensuring compliance with Army standards for accuracy, safety, and mission continuity. Wright maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized contractors including EXACT MACHINE SERVICE, INC., MARS LABS LLC, KODEX, INC., and CLEAR ARMOR, LLC. These vendors are valued for their niche expertise in industrial maintenance, precision measurement systems, and technical support services tailored to military laboratory environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term reliability and technical alignment, fostering collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering rapid response, on-site calibration, and compliance-driven service delivery under strict federal specifications. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Wright exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, ensuring all procurements are reserved for small businesses meeting socioeconomic criteria. This unwavering commitment reflects a strategic emphasis on cultivating a resilient, agile vendor base capable of meeting the Army’s dynamic technical demands while promoting economic opportunity within the defense contracting ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 562910 (Remediation Services), reflecting deep expertise in securing specialized analytical support, environmental cleanup, and technical advisory services for hazardous material management and instrumentation validation. She consistently acquires services that maintain the integrity of high-precision measurement systems and mission-critical facilities, ensuring alignment with Army standards for scientific accuracy and operational sustainability.