Janet Fondriest

Janet Fondriest serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced technology systems, including cyber-enabled command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and sensor/communication platforms. Her procurement activities are aligned with the agency’s priority to enhance operational readiness through integrated systems engineering and mission support services, ensuring timely delivery of secure, high-performance solutions to frontline naval units. Fondriest maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized technical vendors delivering custom software development, facilities support, and niche electrical component manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging both established small businesses and experienced mid-tier firms with proven track records in defense-critical domains. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the complexity and urgency of mission requirements. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating 18.2% of awards to qualified small businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to competition and socioeconomic goals. Fondriest’s primary NAICS focus includes Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Facilities Support Services (561210), and Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (335999), underscoring her expertise in procuring software-defined systems, integrated IT infrastructure, and specialized electronic components. She routinely engages with vendors offering cyber-secure programming, real-time data processing, and armored vehicle integration technologies, positioning her at the intersection of defense engineering and operational logistics.