Jessica O'Connor

Jessica O'Connor serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-rsa office of the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical aerial and missile defense systems. She manages acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, including avionics, propulsion subsystems, and guided missile hardware aligned with platforms such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache. Her work directly enables the Army’s strategic objectives in air defense readiness, ensuring the reliability and interoperability of next-generation combat systems through rigorous contract execution and technical oversight. O'Connor collaborates with a diverse base of defense contractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and mission support services. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with Tier 1 aerospace primes and niche suppliers capable of delivering high-reliability components under strict military specifications. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance with MIL-STD and DO-160 standards, emphasizing performance-based logistics and technical data rights in contract structures. A strong advocate for small business participation, O'Connor prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio consistently includes awards to 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden industrial base resilience and foster innovation among underrepresented defense suppliers. This commitment aligns with Department of the Army directives to enhance competition and workforce diversity in critical defense sectors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), NAICS 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing), and NAICS 321920 (wood container and pallet manufacturing), indicating a unique blend of high-tech aerospace procurement and specialized logistics support. She brings deep technical expertise in systems integration, component qualification, and supply chain traceability for defense-critical hardware, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and readiness requirements.