Denise Green-Huneke

Denise Green-Huneke serves as a Contracting Officer at 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 focused on rapid prototyping, field-deployable systems, and advanced technical capabilities essential to modern special operations. Her work directly supports USSOCOM’s mission to deliver cutting-edge electro-optical, sensor, and tactical communication systems through agile contracting methods, including Other Transaction Authorities and urgent requirement pathways. She ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while accelerating delivery timelines to meet dynamic battlefield needs. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Ms. Green-Huneke routinely engages with a broad spectrum of defense contractors, including prime systems integrators, niche technology developers, and engineering services firms capable of delivering high-performance, low-volume solutions under tight operational constraints. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical innovation, rapid iteration, and vendor responsiveness, fostering partnerships with firms experienced in military-grade R&D and prototyping environments. She prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in delivering secure, ruggedized systems for austere environments. Ms. Green-Huneke’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This reflects USSOCOM’s operational imperative to access the broadest possible pool of technical capability without socioeconomic restrictions, ensuring the most capable and timely solutions are procured for high-stakes missions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) and 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating a dual emphasis on specialized medical sustainment equipment and advanced engineering support for sensor integration, signal processing, and survivability systems. She frequently procures ruggedized medical devices, field diagnostic tools, and custom-engineered hardware for special operations use, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense medical logistics and applied engineering domains.