Jennifer Abudayeh

Jennifer Abudayeh serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical technologies that enhance the tactical superiority of special operations forces. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced communications, electro-optical, and sensor systems, ensuring rapid delivery of field-deployable capabilities aligned with USSOCOM’s innovation-driven mission. Her work directly supports the command’s priorities in rapid prototyping, technical experimentation, and the acceleration of high-priority R&D initiatives through agile contracting methods such as Other Transaction Authorities and Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts. Abudayeh collaborates closely with a diverse ecosystem of defense technology providers, including prime contractors specializing in secure wireless communications, night vision systems, and embedded sensor platforms. She fosters strategic vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering low-volume, high-complexity systems under tight operational timelines, often working with specialized engineering firms and defense subcontractors experienced in military-grade certification and ruggedized hardware development. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical responsiveness, performance-based outcomes, and seamless integration with existing SOF platforms. Her procurement profile reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission readiness and system interoperability above all else. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and evaluates all offers based on technical superiority and delivery timelines. Abudayeh’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 334220—Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting her specialization in secure, high-bandwidth tactical communication systems, software-defined radios, and next-generation signal processing hardware. She routinely procures electro-optical/infrared sensors, battlefield networked devices, and ruggedized computing platforms designed for extreme operational environments, demonstrating deep technical fluency in the domains of military communications and electronic warfare systems.