Jaclyn Beadnell

Jaclyn Beadnell serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc Wva under the Department of the Army’s W911PT organization, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain the readiness and modernization of U.S. Army ordnance systems. Based at the Watervliet Arsenal, she manages the full lifecycle of procurements for high-precision metal components, industrial machinery, and specialized manufacturing equipment essential to artillery and munitions production. Her acquisitions span complex industrial contracts requiring deep technical understanding of machining, forging, and process furnace systems, ensuring compliance with defense manufacturing standards and supply chain resilience objectives. Beardnell maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including FinCantieri Marine Repair LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, The Blackledge Group, Inc., Dmyles Inc., and RDC JPA Architecture, L.L.L.P. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in precision machining, industrial construction, and facility modernization for defense infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical capability validation, and performance-based outcomes to support the Arsenal’s operational continuity and equipment lifecycle management. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong preference for small business participation without reliance on targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This approach underscores her focus on broad-based competition among capable small manufacturers while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Beadnell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332710 (Machine Shops), with significant activity in 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) and 333994 (Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing). She routinely acquires custom-fabricated metal parts, heat-treated components, and industrial tooling critical to ordnance production, requiring deep domain knowledge in metallurgy, CNC machining, and defense-grade quality assurance protocols. Her expertise ensures the Army’s industrial base remains capable of producing mission-critical munitions systems with precision and reliability.