Donna W. Guarrera

Donna Guarrera serves as a key procurement professional within U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), supporting the acquisition of advanced technological systems critical to special operations readiness. She manages complex contracts for research, development, and rapid prototyping of mission-critical capabilities, with a focus on electro-optical sensors, tactical communications, and navigation systems. Her work directly enables USSOCOM’s mission to maintain technological superiority across land, air, sea, and cyber domains by ensuring timely delivery of field-deployable solutions that meet the unique demands of elite forces. Guarrera’s acquisitions are characterized by agility, technical rigor, and alignment with rapid innovation cycles. Guarrera collaborates closely with defense prime contractors and specialized technology firms experienced in high-performance sensor integration, secure communications hardware, and classified R&D environments. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing ITAR compliance, TS/SCI clearance capabilities, and proven track records in rapid prototyping for military applications. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical adaptability, performance-based contracting, and stringent security protocols. Guarrera’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on technical merit and operational urgency over socioeconomic categorizations, aligning with USSOCOM’s priority of mission-critical capability over socioeconomic targets. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, vendors of all sizes must demonstrate proven capability in delivering classified, high-reliability systems under tight timelines. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), where she drives innovation in next-generation sensing and targeting systems. She also regularly acquires specialized equipment under NAICS 334511 (navigation and guidance systems) and NAICS 334220 (wireless communications equipment), underscoring deep expertise in secure, ruggedized, and networked battlefield technologies. Her domain knowledge spans signal processing, low-light imaging, and tactical data links essential to SOF operations.