Carrie Dudley

Carrie Dudley serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aviation support systems for elite special operations forces. She manages contracts under H92241 focused on enhancing the operational readiness of SOF aircraft through advanced avionics, mission planning tools, and integrated sensor support services. Her work ensures that special operations units receive timely, secure, and technically sophisticated aviation infrastructure to maintain air superiority in high-threat environments. Dudley’s portfolio centers on non-developmental and modified commercial solutions that rapidly integrate with existing SOF platforms, emphasizing reliability, interoperability, and rapid fielding. Dudley collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense aerospace contractors specializing in airborne systems integration, including firms with expertise in electronic warfare, data link systems, and aircraft sustainment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with Tier 1 defense primes and niche technology providers capable of delivering classified or ITAR-controlled aviation support solutions. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate innovation and reduce acquisition timelines. Dudley’s procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects USSOCOM’s operational imperative to source the most capable solutions regardless of vendor size or socioeconomic designation, prioritizing mission effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, vendors of all sizes must meet stringent technical and security requirements to compete. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 488190—Other Support Activities for Air Transportation—encompassing aircraft maintenance, avionics upgrades, mission system integration, and ground support equipment procurement. She specializes in acquiring systems that enhance situational awareness, electronic countermeasures, and real-time data fusion for special operations aircraft, ensuring seamless compatibility with classified mission platforms and secure communications architectures.