Jennifer A Metty

Jennifer A. Metty serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized aerospace components, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and delivering mission-critical capabilities. Her role centers on negotiating contract terms, evaluating technical proposals, and aligning procurement outcomes with operational requirements in the aviation and aerospace sector. She plays a pivotal role in executing sole-source and competitive acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. Her work directly supports the development and sustainment of advanced aviation systems through strategic sourcing and risk-mitigated contracting practices. Metty engages with a focused network of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in precision-engineered aircraft components, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace subcontractors with certified quality management systems such as AS9100. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry participants with proven technical capabilities and supply chain reliability. While specific vendor names are not disclosed in public records, her negotiations consistently involve firms with deep expertise in avionics integration, flight control systems, and non-structural airframe components. Metty’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic categorization. This approach prioritizes mission readiness and supply chain continuity, aligning with the specialized nature of the products she procures. While small business participation is not formally targeted through set-asides, her contracting decisions remain compliant with all applicable small business subcontracting requirements under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—encompassing components such as actuators, hydraulic subsystems, wiring harnesses, and avionics enclosures. She possesses deep domain expertise in technical specifications for military and commercial aviation applications, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent airworthiness and certification standards. Her work demands precision in interpreting engineering requirements and evaluating conformance to FAA and DoD technical directives.