Cathy Jordan

Cathy Jordan serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the modernization of military training systems and defense technology integration. Her portfolio centers on engineering services, research and development, and specialized instrumentation for live-fire, simulation, and mission command systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in operational readiness and advanced training infrastructure. Jordan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships are primarily performance-based, focusing on technical innovation in defense systems, with an emphasis on rapid prototyping, systems integration, and engineering support for aviation and artillery training platforms. Her contracting approach favors established technical vendors with proven capabilities in defense-specific R&D and instrumentation, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in mission-critical delivery requirements. Her set-aside preferences reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with 93.8% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is limited, she consistently adheres to FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides when appropriate, demonstrating compliance without prioritizing specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Jordan’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring advanced sensors, test and evaluation equipment, and simulation software. Her technical domain spans mission command systems, electronic instrumentation for live-fire ranges, and integrated training environments requiring precision measurement and real-time data analytics.