Jeffrey M. Donaldson

Jeffrey M. Donaldson serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical training, educational, and operational support services that enhance the tactical proficiency and doctrinal readiness of elite special operations forces. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on professional development programs, instructional systems, and specialized equipment procurement aligned with SOF operational requirements. His work directly supports USASOC’s mission to enable high-readiness units through tailored procurement solutions that bridge capability gaps in leadership, language, and advanced tactical training. Donaldson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SOF LANDING LLC, TERRESTRIS, LLC, and STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, INC., who provide specialized training platforms, simulation systems, and operational support services. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with niche vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military education, language immersion, and mission-specific logistics. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to deliver scalable, adaptive solutions that meet the dynamic needs of special operations environments. His contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his actions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong emphasis on fostering competition among small businesses. While no set-aside preferences dominate, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and enhance innovation within the SOF supply chain. Donaldson’s primary NAICS focus areas include 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), 519130 (Other Activities Related to Advertising), 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), 334510 (Electromedical Equipment), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts). These reflect procurement of specialized training gear, simulation hardware, wearable tactical systems, and support technologies tailored for unconventional warfare environments, showcasing his technical fluency in niche defense and operational readiness domains.