Steve I. Honda

Steve I. Honda serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to advance military training systems and defense technology integration. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering services and research and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize live-fire simulations, mission command systems, and aviation/artillery training infrastructure. His procurement activities are centered on technical services that enhance operational readiness through innovation in defense education and advanced systems engineering. Honda maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense technology providers with proven expertise in systems integration, modeling and simulation, and R&D for military applications. His contracting patterns indicate a focus on performance-based, firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement arrangements, often leveraging competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements to secure high-fidelity technical solutions. While the majority of his acquisitions—75%—are conducted without set-asides, Honda demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 25% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This reflects a strategic effort to integrate capable veteran-led firms into the defense innovation ecosystem while maintaining access to specialized technical capabilities. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring his expertise in acquiring advanced engineering analyses, systems modeling, and prototype development for next-generation training environments. He routinely procures technical services involving digital twin integration, real-time simulation architectures, and mission rehearsal systems critical to Army modernization priorities.