Jennifer A Metty

Jennifer A. Metty serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for executing complex procurement actions within the aerospace and defense sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while negotiating terms that balance mission needs, cost-effectiveness, and contractor performance obligations. Her work centers on the acquisition of aircraft engine components and auxiliary aviation systems, supporting national defense and aviation infrastructure. Metty manages the full lifecycle of solicitations, from market research and requirement development through contract award and administration, with a focus on technical precision and regulatory adherence. Metty engages with a concentrated base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in aerospace propulsion systems and precision-manufactured aircraft parts. Her contracting patterns reflect long-standing relationships with manufacturers possessing AS9100 certification and deep expertise in turbine blade fabrication, fuel control systems, and avionics integration. She consistently collaborates with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications and quality assurance standards, fostering partnerships built on technical reliability and supply chain resilience. Her procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 97.1% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the specialized nature of the technical requirements. Only 2.9% of her acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a targeted but limited use of socioeconomic preferences, reserved for niche capabilities where qualified small businesses can meet exacting performance criteria. Metty’s primary focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), where she procures mission-critical components such as turbine sections, combustors, and engine control units. She also handles related acquisitions under NAICS 336413, including auxiliary systems like starters, generators, and hydraulic actuators. Her domain expertise centers on high-reliability, safety-critical aerospace manufacturing, requiring deep technical understanding of materials science, thermal dynamics, and FAA/DOD certification pathways.