Jessica Bailey

Jessica Bailey supports critical procurement operations for the 0410 Aq Hq Contract Augmented unit under the Department of the Army, where she plays a key role in advancing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize military communications, information technology, and facility infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on secure wireless communications systems, tactical software development, and maintenance of specialized electronic and industrial equipment essential to command and control readiness. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through full and open competition and targeted small business set-asides, aligning procurement actions with Army modernization priorities and operational resilience requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Bailey engages with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in defense-grade communications hardware, custom software integration, and facilities support services. She cultivates partnerships with both large defense primes and agile small businesses capable of delivering rapid, secure solutions under stringent military specifications. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based acquisitions, emphasizing outcome-driven requirements and lifecycle support contracts to ensure long-term system reliability. Bailey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 42.9% of her awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides, indicating a deliberate focus on empowering small, disadvantaged businesses. This aligns with the agency’s broader goal of diversifying the defense industrial base while maintaining high standards for technical capability and mission suitability. Her contracting approach consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising operational effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and related categories, reflecting deep expertise in procuring ruggedized wireless systems, tactical communication terminals, and peripheral computing hardware. She specializes in acquisitions that bridge civilian technology with military-grade security, ensuring interoperability across deployed platforms while adhering to DoD cybersecurity and supply chain integrity standards.