Janet Maldonado

Janet Maldonado serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-orlando office of the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the modernization of military training systems and defense technology integration. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced engineering, research, and technical services, with a focus on live-fire simulation infrastructure, mission command systems, and aviation and artillery training platforms. Her work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant, performance-based contracting methods aligned with Army modernization priorities. Maldonado maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration on systems integration, simulation modeling, and engineering support services. She frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade software development, hardware prototyping, and training system lifecycle management, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and technical innovation. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This approach underscores a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring access to the most qualified industry partners capable of delivering high-complexity defense systems under tight operational timelines. Maldonado’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). She routinely acquires simulation hardware, training system integration platforms, and mission-critical computing infrastructure, demonstrating specialized expertise in defense education technology, avionics support systems, and secure facility operations for military training environments.