Jessica L. Ely

Jessica serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-apg Natick under the Department of the Army’s W911QY organization, where she manages complex acquisitions critical to advancing soldier systems and battlefield readiness. Her portfolio centers on research and development, specialized equipment manufacturing, and mission-critical technical services that enhance protective gear, medical devices, and field instrumentation for warfighters. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition standards while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic goals in soldier modernization and force protection. Jessica maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, partnering with firms experienced in advanced engineering, prefabricated metal systems, and technical training services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical precision, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in military-grade product development and rapid prototyping. She fosters long-term vendor collaborations grounded in reliability, innovation, and adherence to stringent defense specifications. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of awards each to Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic objectives. Jessica’s primary NAICS focus includes 541712 and 541715 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, alongside 332311 for prefabricated metal components and 236220 for institutional construction. She routinely procures advanced soldier systems, flame-resistant textiles, field-deployable medical devices, and specialized training solutions, showcasing deep expertise in defense R&D and tactical equipment acquisition.