Jennifer L. Dunnagan

Jennifer L. Dunnagan serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-priority technical systems, including guided missile sustainment, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. Her acquisitions focus on complex engineering solutions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with defense-specific acquisition regulations, ensuring operational readiness of mission-critical national security assets. Dunnagan collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors and specialized manufacturers, primarily engaging small businesses certified under federal socioeconomic programs. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in aerospace instrumentation, navigation systems, and electrical signal testing equipment. She fosters collaborative relationships built on technical transparency, performance accountability, and adherence to FAR and DFARS compliance standards, ensuring timely delivery of mission-essential capabilities. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Dunnagan applies a 100% small business set-aside preference across her portfolio, aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines. Her contracting strategy prioritizes full and open competition among small businesses, with a deliberate emphasis on HUBZone, 8(a), and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) that demonstrate proven capability in defense-relevant technical domains. This approach strengthens the industrial base while promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation system manufacturing) and 334515 (instrumentation for electrical signal measurement), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision-guided systems, telemetry equipment, and avionics test platforms. Dunnagan’s work supports the development and sustainment of next-generation space and missile systems, requiring a nuanced understanding of defense electronics, signal integrity, and system integration standards.