Jessica Kelley

Jessica Kelley serves as the primary contracting lead for the W6QM Micc-ft Drum under the Department of the Army, overseeing the acquisition of specialized equipment critical to military training, force projection, and operational sustainment. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements focused on high-performance sporting, athletic, and industrial goods that directly enhance soldier readiness and logistical capacity. Her role involves end-to-end contract execution—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She routinely handles complex acquisitions for mission-critical infrastructure, precision instrumentation, and durable field equipment requiring rigorous technical evaluation. Kelley maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including VPB LLC, LEGACY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, LARC INDUSTRIES INC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in manufacturing durable goods, industrial site development, and specialized instrumentation. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical capability, and responsiveness to evolving field requirements, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate consistent performance and compliance. A defining feature of Kelley’s procurement strategy is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 95.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on empowering small, disadvantaged, and locally based firms capable of delivering niche, high-quality goods. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that expand the defense industrial base and foster innovation among non-traditional defense suppliers. Her technical domain centers on NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), with significant activity in heavy truck manufacturing (336120) and industrial measurement systems (334513, 334519, 334515). She procures ruggedized instrumentation, field-deployable testing devices, and heavy-duty vehicle components designed for extreme operational environments, demonstrating deep expertise in industrial engineering and military-specification procurement.