Jennifer Barneby

Jennifer Barneby serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center (N68936), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support the development and integration of next-generation naval aviation systems. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical technologies, including avionics, sensor systems, communication equipment, and mission planning software. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to advance airborne command and control capabilities through rigorous testing, evaluation, and modernization of aerospace platforms. Barneby specializes in procurement actions governed by FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that align with technical requirements for airborne electronics and integrated warfare systems. She maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation, Jacobs Technology Inc., SAIC, Teya Support Services LLC, and Kranze Technology Solutions Inc., leveraging their expertise in systems engineering, software development, and technical support for naval aviation programs. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with industry partners who demonstrate proven capability in delivering high-reliability, mission-essential solutions under tight technical and schedule constraints. These partnerships are typically structured as cost-reimbursement or fixed-price incentive contracts, reflecting the high-risk, high-reward nature of the technologies being acquired. Barneby’s procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong preference for small business participation without reliance on specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. She actively fosters a competitive small business ecosystem to ensure innovation and resilience in the defense supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (wireless communications equipment manufacturing), followed by 336411 (aircraft manufacturing) and 541330 (engineering services). She routinely acquires advanced radio frequency systems, embedded avionics, data link components, and mission-critical engineering support services essential to modern naval air operations.