Zulekia U. Stewart

Zulekia U. Stewart serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization initiatives. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace systems, including avionics, propulsion, and sensor technologies supporting platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her responsibilities encompass solicitation development, source selection, contract negotiation, and post-award administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic defense priorities. Stewart’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain operational readiness through timely delivery of high-integrity technical solutions. While specific contractor names are not available, Stewart maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of defense contractors specializing in aerospace engineering, systems integration, and aviation support services. She routinely engages with firms possessing Tier 1 and Tier 2 capabilities in defense aerospace, fostering partnerships that ensure technical innovation and supply chain resilience. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and stringent technical compliance, particularly for systems requiring certification under military standards. Stewart’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic categorizations, though she remains vigilant in ensuring equitable access for all qualified vendors. Her approach prioritizes capability over size, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, high-performance solutions. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), where she procures systems design and analysis; Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), encompassing maintenance and logistics support; and All Other Support Services (561990), covering mission-critical operational services. Her expertise lies in acquiring advanced technical services that enable the integration and sustainment of next-generation air defense systems.