Jennifer A. Metty

Jennifer A. Metty serves as a Contract Officer within the Department of Defense at Hqussocom. In this capacity, she is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, ensuring that the agency acquires the critical capabilities and technical services necessary to meet its operational mission. Her role involves navigating complex federal acquisition regulations to secure high-performance equipment and specialized engineering support, focusing on the strategic procurement of defense-related assets and technical services. The agency landscape at Hqussocom is characterized by a reliance on sophisticated defense contractors and systems integrators. Vendors active at this agency include L3 Global Communications Solutions, AAI Corporation, and Dynetics, Inc., as well as the Harris Corporation RF Communications Division and the SWMS Group A Multiple Award vehicle. These entities typically provide advanced communications, electronic systems, and integrated defense solutions, reflecting the agency's requirement for high-tier technical capabilities and mission-critical hardware. Regarding socioeconomic contracting patterns, the current procurement data indicates a primary focus on full and open competitions. There is currently a zero percent utilization rate for specific set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations, with one hundred percent of the analyzed procurement activity falling under the No Set-Aside category. This suggests a procurement strategy centered on large-scale industrial capabilities and unrestricted competitive bidding to meet complex technical requirements. Metty’s procurement focus is heavily weighted toward high-end technical and industrial domains. Her primary area of expertise is in Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), which constitutes the majority of her procurement activity. Additionally, she manages acquisitions related to the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as specialized maritime and aerospace requirements. This includes a significant focus on boat building, ship repairing, and the manufacturing of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, demonstrating a technical specialization in naval and aerial platform sustainment.