Jessica Pearson

Jessica Pearson serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-ri under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical industrial base capabilities essential to Army readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for ordnance production systems, precision metal components, and battlefield support equipment, ensuring alignment with DoD sustainment and modernization priorities. Her portfolio centers on complex manufacturing and maintenance contracts requiring strict compliance with military specifications and supply chain resilience standards, often involving classified or controlled technical data under DFARS and FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures. Pearson maintains enduring relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, each recognized for their expertise in defense-grade fabrication, machine tool systems, and mission-critical software integration. She cultivates long-term partnerships with vendors possessing niche technical capabilities in high-precision manufacturing and defense logistics, prioritizing vendors with proven track records in delivering to stringent military quality standards such as AS9100 and ITAR compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Pearson consistently structures solicitations as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, frequently leveraging small business set-asides to expand access for qualified manufacturers and service providers, thereby strengthening the defense industrial base through inclusive procurement practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 331529 (Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries), 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), and 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing fabricated metal components, electro-mechanical systems, and industrial machinery critical to ammunition production and weapons system sustainment. Pearson’s technical acumen spans metallurgical processes, CNC machining, and automated production systems, enabling her to evaluate technical proposals with precision and ensure contractor capability aligns with Army operational requirements.