Jessycca McKellop

Jessycca E. McKellop serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical technology and support services that enhance naval warfighting readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on modernizing command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and cyber-enabled decision systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s priority to integrate advanced sensor, communication, and armored vehicle technologies, ensuring operational superiority through secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions. McKellop routinely handles full and open competitions as well as small business set-asides, applying FAR and DFARS guidelines to procure complex, high-stakes capabilities across engineering, software, and defense systems domains. McKellop maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized firms with proven expertise in defense-grade software development, systems integration, and security services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure sustainment and adaptability of deployed systems. While 70% of her acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, McKellop demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 30% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes equitable access for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals without favoring specific categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary NAICS focus includes Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), and Security Systems Services (561621), reflecting deep expertise in bespoke software development, tactical hardware procurement, and cyber-physical system integration. She also regularly procures professional training services (611430) and information services (511130), underscoring a holistic approach to building both technological and human capital capacity within naval operations.