Jessica Chu

Jessica Chu serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technology and engineering services, aligning with national priorities in communications, information systems, and technical consulting. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-demand technical services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Her portfolio centers on information technology solutions, systems integration, and specialized engineering support, often requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation protocols. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of industry partners, including large primes delivering integrated IT platforms and niche firms offering specialized consulting and systems development. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions across diverse technical domains. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure quality and accountability. Jessica maintains a strong preference for open competition, with 93.8% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on market-wide competition for mission-critical capabilities. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 6.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in software development, data analytics, and digital infrastructure. She also regularly procures specialized equipment and systems under NAICS 334511 and 334290, indicating technical proficiency in navigation, guidance, and communications hardware. Her work supports advanced technical operations requiring robust cybersecurity, system reliability, and interoperability standards.