Jesse M. Cooley

Jesse Cooley serves as a secondary procurement professional supporting technical acquisitions within a federal entity focused on communications and engineering innovation. Though not the primary contracting officer, Cooley plays a critical role in sourcing specialized technology solutions, contributing to the planning, market research, and contract administration phases of high-priority procurements. Their work ensures alignment with agency technical requirements, particularly in telecommunications infrastructure and applied research domains, facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical systems through compliant and transparent processes. Cooley’s procurement activities involve collaboration with a broad spectrum of vendors, primarily in the telecommunications and software development sectors. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, they routinely engage with firms capable of delivering custom programming, telecommunications equipment, and applied R&D services. Their working relationships reflect a preference for technically proficient contractors with demonstrated capacity in complex system integration and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and technical rigor. Cooley’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and innovation over socioeconomic targeting, though small businesses are not excluded—they compete on equal footing within full and open competitions. The absence of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides indicates an emphasis on technical merit and market readiness rather than socioeconomic preference in this procurement context. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), supporting the acquisition of advanced telecommunication hardware, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541715 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences). This triad reflects deep expertise in procuring mission-enabling technologies—from proprietary communication devices to bespoke software systems and applied engineering research—positioning Cooley as a key contributor to the agency’s technological modernization and operational resilience efforts.