Jessica N. Ely

Jessica N. Ely serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-rsa under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the U.S. Army’s aerial and missile defense modernization initiatives. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace systems, including avionics, propulsion, and sensor technologies supporting platforms such as the UH-60 and AH-64 Apache. Her portfolio emphasizes research and development, security services, and environmental remediation to ensure operational readiness and technological superiority. Ely’s work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to sustain and enhance the Army’s air and missile defense capabilities through innovative, reliable, and secure procurement solutions. Ely cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of defense contractors and technical service providers, including firms specializing in aerospace engineering, cybersecurity integration, and hazardous material remediation. She engages with both large primes and small businesses to deliver integrated solutions that meet stringent military specifications. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and technical compliance, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and innovation. Ely demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 33.3% of her awards directed toward 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to empower small disadvantaged businesses in high-technology domains. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition, her consistent use of 8(a) pathways underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for underrepresented firms in defense-related R&D and mission support services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 561621 (security systems services), and 562910 (remediation services). She specializes in acquiring advanced technical services for sensor integration, electronic warfare support, and environmental cleanup at military installations, demonstrating deep expertise in both aerospace systems and mission-critical infrastructure resilience.