Jacqueline A Alford

Jacqueline A. Alford serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aviation systems and advanced sensor technologies for elite special operations forces. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-specific technical requirements. Her work directly enables the integration of cutting-edge avionics, electronic warfare suites, and auxiliary aircraft equipment that enhance situational awareness, survivability, and operational effectiveness in high-risk environments. She specializes in complex, high-stakes acquisitions requiring stringent security protocols and rapid delivery timelines. While specific contractor names are not available, Jacqueline collaborates with a broad network of defense aerospace manufacturers and systems integrators specializing in military-grade aviation components. Her procurement patterns reflect close coordination with Tier 1 defense primes and niche suppliers capable of delivering classified or export-controlled technologies under strict ITAR and DFARS compliance. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence, quality assurance, and responsiveness to evolving operational needs, often working with firms possessing AS9100 and ITAR registration. Jacqueline’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects USSOCOM’s priority for rapid access to the most capable and technologically advanced solutions, regardless of vendor size or socioeconomic status. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures all procurements remain transparent and competitively structured to allow equitable access for qualified vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she acquires specialized avionics, mission computers, electronic countermeasures, and cockpit integration systems. She also engages with NAICS 519190 for software-defined mission support services. Her expertise centers on the integration of sensor fusion, secure data links, and ruggedized hardware tailored for SOF aircraft platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in military aviation systems engineering.