Jessica Perez

Jessica Perez serves as a key procurement professional within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), supporting the acquisition and sustainment of critical nuclear deterrent systems. She manages contracts for advanced communications equipment and engineering services essential to the reliability and modernization of nuclear weapons platforms, including gravity bombs, tail kits, and telemetry systems. Her role is central to ensuring the technical integrity and operational readiness of the nation’s nuclear enterprise, aligning procurement decisions with stringent safety, security, and compliance standards mandated by the Department of the Air Force. She routinely oversees complex, mission-critical acquisitions requiring specialized technical expertise and rigorous oversight. Perez engages with a diverse range of contractors specializing in high-assurance communications systems and defense engineering services. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns indicate consistent collaboration with firms possessing top-secret clearance capabilities, systems integration experience, and proven track records in nuclear weapons infrastructure support. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, supply chain resilience, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations, with a focus on long-term sustainment rather than one-time procurement events. Perez’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the national security imperative of the AFNWC’s mission. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all procurements remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and competitive bidding requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in secure command and control systems, nuclear-compatible telemetry, and systems engineering for legacy and modernized warhead platforms. She procures mission-essential hardware and technical services that support the B61-13 program and other nuclear modernization initiatives, requiring deep domain knowledge in defense electronics, nuclear surety, and DoD acquisition policy.