Cassandra Julien

Cassandra Julien serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and aerospace-related technologies. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities on schedule. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of specialized aircraft components, communications systems, and industrial instrumentation, often requiring technical evaluation and risk-managed contract strategies. Julien works closely with engineering and program management teams to translate operational requirements into solicitation terms that foster competition and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate a consistent engagement with manufacturers possessing expertise in avionics, sensor systems, and precision instrumentation. She cultivates relationships with both large primes and qualified small businesses, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and contractual clarity. Her approach reflects a balanced emphasis on market research, source selection rigor, and post-award oversight to ensure delivery of technically sound solutions. Julien demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 23.8% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small manufacturers. This pattern supports broader federal goals for equitable economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). These categories reflect her technical expertise in airborne systems, navigation instrumentation, and industrial control devices. She routinely procures components requiring stringent quality controls, such as flight-critical hardware, embedded communication modules, and precision measurement instruments, underscoring her specialization in high-reliability manufacturing domains.