Jacquelyn E. Connell

Jacquelyn E. Connell serves as a Contracting Officer for the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a critical procurement arm of the Defense Intelligence Agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, she manages the acquisition of mission-critical technical services that support classified intelligence operations, including advanced systems design, custom software development, and data exploitation capabilities. Her portfolio centers on acquiring engineering and scientific solutions that enable real-time intelligence processing, with a strong emphasis on secure, high-performance systems tailored to national security requirements. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in physical sciences, cybersecurity, and intelligence infrastructure. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Connell’s procurement patterns reflect a consistent engagement with a diverse ecosystem of vendors capable of delivering specialized technical services under strict security protocols. She works closely with firms possessing appropriate clearances and technical certifications, fostering partnerships that ensure rapid, compliant delivery of mission-enabling capabilities. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous source selection to identify vendors with proven expertise in intelligence domain technologies. Connell demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her set-aside contracts under FAR 19.5 to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business community, ensuring broad access to high-value intelligence support contracts without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), where she acquires secure signal processing and sensor systems, alongside NAICS 492110 and 485410, which support logistics and transportation of sensitive materials and personnel. This unique blend underscores her expertise in procuring both cutting-edge technical hardware and mission-support services critical to classified intelligence operations.