Jennifer Chrissis

Jennifer Chrissis serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, where she supports the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems essential to the Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization efforts. Her work centers on securing advanced aircraft components, avionics upgrades, and support services for platforms including the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in propulsion, sensor integration, and flight control systems, operating within the framework of federal acquisition regulations to deliver technically complex solutions under tight operational timelines. Chrissis collaborates closely with a network of specialized aerospace manufacturers and aviation support contractors, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering certified parts, maintenance logistics, and technical engineering services. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers possessing AS9100 and ITAR compliance credentials, often working through indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based service contracts to ensure scalability and mission adaptability. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone firms, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged contractors, aligning with Army-wide goals to broaden industrial base resilience and innovation through inclusive contracting. Chrissis specializes in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she procures precision-engineered components such as rotor blade assemblies, flight control actuators, and mission computer interfaces. She also oversees support activities under NAICS 488190, including aircraft maintenance, field service support, and technical data package management. Her technical expertise spans avionics integration, radar compatibility, and propulsion system sustainment, positioning her at the intersection of defense aerospace engineering and federal acquisition execution.