William Tenz

William Tenz serves as a Business Specialist within the W6QK Acc-pica under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain military readiness. He manages the procurement of defense manufacturing systems, facility services, and operational support infrastructure essential to combat system sustainment and force projection. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts aligned with strategic modernization goals, particularly in ammunition production and base-wide logistics. Tenz operates within a complex acquisition environment requiring deep technical understanding of defense supply chains and compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Tenz maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and PIONEERING DECISIVE SOLUTIONS INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in advanced manufacturing, munitions logistics, and engineering services. His contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical compliance, and mission-critical performance, often involving complex technical requirements and long-term service agreements with repeat vendors. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90% of acquisitions issued as No Set-Aside, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. However, he maintains a deliberate 10% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative capabilities while maintaining operational readiness. Tenz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 811219 (Other Personal Services), 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), indicating expertise in industrial automation, precision tooling, and technical instrumentation. He also routinely procures engineering services under 541330, underscoring his involvement in systems integration and technical support for defense infrastructure. His domain expertise spans manufacturing modernization, laboratory equipment procurement, and facility sustainment services critical to Army operational continuity.