Tien NGuyen

Tien Q. Nguyen supports the procurement mission of the W6QK Acc-apg Director under the Department of the Army, facilitating critical acquisitions that sustain military scientific and operational readiness. Responsible for managing contracts in industrial maintenance, analytical instrumentation, and technical services, Nguyen ensures the availability of precision measurement systems, calibrated equipment, and mission-critical infrastructure support for laboratory and field-based defense operations. Their work directly enables the reliability of defense science capabilities through timely and compliant acquisition of specialized hardware and technical services aligned with Army logistics and readiness priorities. Nguyen maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EXACT MACHINE SERVICE, INC., MARS LABS LLC, KODEX, INC., and CLEAR ARMOR, LLC, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in industrial maintenance, laboratory instrumentation, and protective systems. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and technical alignment with the agency’s need for high-precision, mission-essential equipment and services. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors capable of delivering specialized solutions under stringent military specifications and calibration standards. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong emphasis on open competition, with 77.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, Nguyen actively supports small business participation, with 18.2% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 4.5% competitively awarded to 8(a) firms. This balance reflects a strategic approach that prioritizes capability and readiness while maintaining meaningful opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses. The procurement portfolio is heavily focused on NAICS 333413 for industrial fans and air purification equipment and NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, underscoring expertise in scientific and environmental control systems. Additional emphasis on NAICS 334511 for navigation and guidance systems and 541519 for computer-related services highlights technical proficiency in defense instrumentation, data acquisition, and systems integration supporting Army research and testing missions.