Alpana K. Jenne

Alpana Jenne serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex technical acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency mission objectives. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for high-technology research, engineering, and advanced manufacturing services. Her work supports critical national priorities through the procurement of R&D capabilities and specialized equipment, often involving technical specifications requiring close coordination with engineering and science stakeholders. Jenne plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that align with statutory requirements and acquisition best practices. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Jenne regularly engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors with deep technical expertise in semiconductor and aerospace systems, as well as small businesses capable of delivering niche R&D solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a strong emphasis on technical merit and past performance evaluation. She fosters collaborative relationships with industry partners through clear solicitation language, proactive market research, and post-award performance oversight to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Jenne’s procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by non-set-aside acquisitions, with approximately 90% awarded under full and open competition. However, she consistently reserves 10% of her contracts for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate and compliant commitment to small business participation. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility through unrestricted small business set-asides to maximize competition and innovation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences) and 333242 (semiconductor machinery manufacturing), each accounting for 30% of her portfolio. Additional emphasis is placed on semiconductor manufacturing (334413), guided missile and space propulsion systems (336415), and information services (511210). Jenne’s expertise centers on procuring advanced hardware, specialized test equipment, and engineering services supporting defense, aerospace, and next-generation technology development.