Amanda Katherine Dupont

Amanda Katherine Dupont serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced technology systems, including command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and cyber-enabled decision support tools. Her portfolio emphasizes integrated systems engineering and mission support services critical to operational readiness, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Navy’s strategic modernization priorities. Dupont maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical expertise in systems integration, software development, and mission-specific analytics. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade environments, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in performance reliability and compliance with cybersecurity and systems engineering standards. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted—reflecting a 69.2% no set-aside preference—she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (30.8%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate balance between mission urgency and socioeconomic objectives, consistently enabling qualified small businesses to contribute to high-stakes naval programs without compromising technical rigor. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), underscoring her specialization in software development, data analytics, and systems integration for tactical platforms. She also procures educational and technical training services (611519, 611710), indicating a strategic investment in workforce readiness and domain-specific skill development to sustain naval technological advantage.