Jacqueline West

Jacqueline West serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical cyber and space domain capabilities. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting for IT modernization, secure communications systems, and formalized cyber operations training programs that directly support Air Force readiness. She specializes in complex service-based acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract vehicles with the agency’s strategic objectives in cyberspace defense and high-assurance computing environments. West maintains a consistent working relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a key contractor providing advanced cyber training solutions and mission support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in secure IT infrastructure and operational training systems, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and mission alignment. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure deliverables meet stringent DoD cybersecurity standards and accreditation requirements. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 60% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses and 20% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. She actively promotes socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR 19.5, prioritizing opportunities for small businesses with relevant cyber and IT service capabilities to enhance innovation and resilience in the defense supply chain. West’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting her leadership in acquiring strategic planning, process optimization, and mission support consulting for cyber operations units. She also frequently procures custom computer programming services under NAICS 541511, targeting tailored software solutions for secure command and control systems. Her expertise spans the intersection of defense operations and IT service delivery, ensuring acquisitions directly enable mission success in high-tempo cyber and space domains.