Jana L Childers

Jana L. Childers serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Army’s aerial and missile defense capabilities. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily for engineering services that support critical aerospace platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in avionics, propulsion, and sensor system modernization. Jana collaborates closely with a network of defense engineering firms and technical service providers, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors possessing deep expertise in systems integration, flight control software, and mission-critical hardware sustainment. Her working relationships are characterized by technical rigor and a focus on performance-based outcomes, often engaging vendors with proven experience in military aerospace environments. She prioritizes contract clarity, risk mitigation, and timely delivery to meet operational readiness timelines. Jana’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach emphasizes technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that contract awards are driven by merit and readiness requirements. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she procures advanced technical support for radar systems, missile guidance modules, and digital avionics upgrades. She routinely engages firms specializing in systems engineering, technical analysis, and lifecycle sustainment for defense aerospace platforms, demonstrating deep domain expertise in military aviation and air defense technology.