Contracting Officer

Renada L. Cooper serves as a Contracting Officer with U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical support services essential to the readiness and operational effectiveness of elite special operations forces. Her portfolio centers on professional and management development training, educational support, and specialized instructional programs that enhance tactical proficiency, leadership, and doctrinal alignment. She manages complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, frequently utilizing simplified acquisition procedures for urgent, low-risk requirements while ensuring strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations and mission-specific performance metrics. Cooper maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SOF LANDING LLC, TERRESTRIS, LLC, and STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, INC., all of which provide niche capabilities in operational training, logistics support, and doctrinal curriculum development. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in military-specific environments and adaptive instructional methodologies. She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who integrate seamlessly into USASOC’s agile, mission-driven culture and can rapidly respond to evolving operational demands. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. This approach ensures competitive rigor while actively promoting participation from small businesses capable of delivering specialized training and support services. She prioritizes small business vendors with relevant domain expertise rather than relying on broad socioeconomic categories, ensuring capability alignment over compliance alone. Cooper’s primary NAICS focus includes 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) for specialized military instruction, 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing) for mobile training platforms, 721110 (Hotels and Motels) for lodging in remote training areas, 712120 (Historical Sites) for heritage-based tactical education, and 811219 for maintenance and facility support services. Her technical expertise lies in integrating physical infrastructure, instructional design, and operational logistics to sustain high-readiness special operations units.