Jessica Olaechea

Jessica Olaechea serves as a key procurement lead within the FA7022 Amic Det 2 Ol Patrick Pka, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on advanced sensing and geophysical monitoring systems. She manages the acquisition of high-precision instrumentation, analytical equipment, and mission-critical software platforms that support national defense intelligence operations. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for scientific and engineering solutions that enhance signal exploitation, environmental data collection, and real-time analytical capabilities. Olaechea’s portfolio centers on complex technical procurements requiring rigorous performance validation and compliance with defense-specific technical standards. Her contractor relationships span firms specializing in aerospace-grade sensor manufacturing, independent testing laboratories, and R&D contractors with proven expertise in physical sciences and geophysical modeling. She routinely engages with vendors capable of delivering laboratory-grade instrumentation and custom data processing systems, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate technical agility and rigorous quality control. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in defense-constrained environments and the ability to meet stringent calibration and certification requirements. Olaechea’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical superiority and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal contracting regulations. Her approach prioritizes capability and readiness over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the most technically qualified firms compete for mission-critical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334511 and 334519 for advanced measurement and control systems, 541380 for accredited testing and calibration services, and 541715 for applied research in physical and engineering sciences. She procures systems such as spectral analyzers, geophysical array sensors, signal processing software, and field-deployable analytical platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-oriented scientific instrumentation and data exploitation technologies.