Janet Cubas

Janet Cubas serves as a Contract Specialist at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the technical modernization of elite special operations forces. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized services aligned with USSOCOM’s focus on rapid prototyping, field-deployable technologies, and advanced operational capabilities. She primarily handles complex service-based procurements requiring deep technical expertise in systems integration, mission planning, and force enablers, ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and agile acquisition pathways. Her work directly enables USSOCOM’s mandate to maintain technological superiority across land, air, sea, and cyber domains. Janet collaborates with a diverse array of contractors, including small businesses with niche capabilities in defense innovation and large system integrators experienced in rapid development cycles. She fosters strategic partnerships with vendors capable of delivering adaptive, low-volume, high-impact solutions—particularly those with prior experience in special operations environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes flexibility, responsiveness, and technical validation, often engaging firms through Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and experimental acquisition authorities to accelerate capability delivery. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with an equal split between open competitions and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This balanced approach underscores her dedication to empowering veteran-owned enterprises while maintaining access to specialized technical talent. She consistently prioritizes SDVOSB firms capable of delivering mission-critical services in high-stakes operational contexts. Janet’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and NAICS 624310 (Vocational Rehabilitation Services), indicating her involvement in workforce readiness programs, operational planning support, and specialized training systems for special operations personnel. She procures services that enhance human performance, mission readiness, and adaptive leadership capabilities—directly supporting USSOCOM’s human-centric technology integration strategy.