Wendy Wilson

Wendy Wilson serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-rsa, a Department of the Army organization responsible for sustaining and modernizing the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense systems. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace technologies, including avionics, propulsion systems, and sensor integration for platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance battlefield superiority through advanced defense capabilities, overseeing full lifecycle contracting from requirements development to contract award and administration. Wilson specializes in complex R&D-driven procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. She maintains strategic relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Alaska Aerospace Corp, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering high-assurance aerospace systems and mission support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing deep expertise in defense aerospace engineering, systems integration, and flight-critical software development. Wilson consistently engages with contractors capable of meeting stringent military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-178C, ensuring technical readiness and operational reliability. Wilson demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions through the 8(a) Competed set-aside program. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation from disadvantaged business enterprises with specialized capabilities in aerospace R&D. Her contracting portfolio consistently prioritizes 8(a)-certified firms, fostering long-term partnerships that build capacity within the defense industrial base while ensuring competitive, mission-aligned solutions. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—reflecting her specialization in advanced engineering research for defense applications. She procures cutting-edge technologies including radar signal processing, guided munition guidance systems, and next-generation flight control software, ensuring the Army’s aerial platforms remain technologically dominant in contested environments.