Jean M. Olsen

Jean M. Olsen serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace and space systems. Her portfolio focuses on procuring advanced communications infrastructure, precision electronic test instruments, and ground-based instrumentation essential for national defense space operations. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring technical compliance and operational readiness for satellite telecommunications, radio systems, and secure data networks. Her work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperative to modernize the space domain and sustain resilient, next-generation defense capabilities. Olsen maintains contracting relationships with a diverse set of vendors, including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a broad spectrum of service and supply needs beyond traditional defense contractors. While her primary engagements center on professional services and technical support, her procurement patterns indicate a deliberate effort to engage non-traditional and non-defense-focused entities for specialized logistical or administrative support, demonstrating flexibility in vendor selection aligned with mission requirements. Her contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 62.5% of awards issued without set-asides and 37.5% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy reflects a commitment to small business participation without compromising operational urgency or technical specificity, favoring open competition where feasible while ensuring robust opportunities for qualified small businesses across socioeconomic categories. Olsen’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she secures systems engineering, integration, and technical analysis for space and communications platforms. She also frequently procures other computer-related services under NAICS 541519 and professional training under NAICS 611430. Her expertise spans technical domains including satellite telemetry, RF instrumentation, and mission-critical software development, positioning her at the intersection of aerospace engineering and defense acquisition policy.