Denise Green-Huneke

Denise Green-Huneke serves as a Contracting Officer for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical technologies that enhance the operational superiority of special operations forces. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on rapid prototyping, research and development, and field-deployable systems, with a strong emphasis on tactical communications, electro-optical sensors, and advanced night vision technologies. Her work directly supports USSOCOM’s mandate to accelerate innovation and deliver warfighter-ready capabilities through agile contracting methods, including Other Transaction Authorities and experimental acquisition pathways. She is deeply embedded in the command’s culture of technical experimentation and rapid iteration, ensuring procurement processes align with the urgency and specificity of special operations requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Green-Huneke maintains strategic partnerships with defense technology firms, research institutions, and innovation-focused small businesses capable of delivering high-risk, high-reward solutions under tight timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing niche expertise in sensor integration, signal processing, and human-machine teaming systems, fostering long-term relationships built on technical agility and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. Green-Huneke demonstrates a clear preference for non-set-aside contracts, with 83.3% of her awards issued under full and open competition. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 16.7% of her portfolio allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to leveraging veteran-owned enterprise capabilities in support of national security missions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), indicating significant investment in human factors analysis, operational modeling, and behavioral science research to optimize mission effectiveness. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling), applying these capabilities to assess warfighter needs, validate prototype usability, and inform requirement prioritization across special operations domains.