Amy Jaskela, Contracting Specialist

Amy Jaskela serves as a Contracting Specialist within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support elite special operations forces. She manages the procurement of advanced professional, scientific, and technical services essential to developing and integrating next-generation tactical systems, including secure communications, precision navigation, and sensor-enabled mission platforms. Her work directly enables USSOCOM’s strategic imperative to maintain technological superiority in high-risk, low-visibility operations across global theaters, ensuring that acquisition timelines align with operational urgency and technical innovation. Jaskela maintains a primary contracting relationship with Shaver Foods LLC, a Fayetteville-based vendor providing specialized support services aligned with USSOCOM’s unique operational environment. Her engagement with this contractor reflects a pattern of deep collaboration with firms capable of delivering tailored, mission-adaptive solutions under stringent security and performance requirements. She consistently works with vendors who demonstrate agility, security clearance readiness, and domain-specific expertise in supporting special operations logistics and sustainment. A defining feature of Jaskela’s contracting portfolio is her exclusive use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting priorities. All of her acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by SDVOSB firms, ensuring that veteran-owned enterprises play a central role in sustaining the command’s technological edge while honoring the nation’s commitment to veteran economic inclusion. Her procurement focus is concentrated under NAICS 541990, encompassing all other professional, scientific, and technical services. This includes specialized contracting for advanced systems integration, tactical software development, survivability engineering, and mission support analytics. Jaskela’s expertise lies in acquiring high-assurance, low-latency technical services that directly enhance situational awareness, command and control, and operational resilience for special operations units operating in contested environments.