Heather R Jones

Heather R Jones serves as the primary contracting representative for the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (N00104), where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to sustaining U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the procurement of high-reliability subsystems, including pumping systems, valve assemblies, precision fasteners, and circuit board manufacturing services. She manages full lifecycle contracts from solicitation to award and administration, aligning acquisitions with Navy modernization priorities and technical specifications for naval platforms. Jones maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade component manufacturing and precision engineering. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based delivery, often engaging contractors with specialized capabilities in military-grade electronics and mechanical subsystems. While the majority of her acquisitions—83.3%—are conducted without set-aside restrictions, she consistently allocates 16.7% of contract opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in high-technical procurement domains. Her socioeconomic strategy prioritizes qualified small manufacturers with demonstrated capacity in defense-relevant engineering. Her primary NAICS focus includes 332722 for fastener and hardware manufacturing, 334514 for fluid metering and counting devices, and 335999 for miscellaneous electrical components, underscoring deep expertise in precision mechanical systems and electronic subsystems critical to naval weapon sustainment. She routinely procures components requiring strict MIL-SPEC compliance, emphasizing durability, traceability, and performance under extreme operational conditions.