Jill Armano

Jill Armano serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within her organization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. She specializes in the acquisition of audio and video equipment systems, overseeing competitive solicitations, contract award decisions, and post-award administration. Her role is central to delivering reliable, high-performance communication and media technologies that support operational readiness and public service delivery. Armano’s portfolio is defined by complex, technically nuanced procurements requiring deep domain knowledge in signal processing, broadcast infrastructure, and digital media systems. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Armano maintains a robust network of vendors qualified to deliver audio and video equipment under strict federal specifications. She engages with both large manufacturers and small business suppliers, fostering transparent, competitive environments that prioritize technical capability, delivery timelines, and lifecycle support. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, rigorous source selection criteria, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure compliance and innovation. Armano demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference reflects a strategic emphasis on expanding economic opportunity and leveraging the agility and innovation of small businesses in the manufacturing sector. She actively promotes socioeconomic contracting goals by ensuring solicitations are tailored to small business capabilities and by providing clear guidance to prospective offerors. Her primary focus is on NAICS 334310, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, encompassing the procurement of professional-grade audio mixers, video encoders, surveillance systems, broadcast transmitters, and related digital infrastructure. Armano possesses specialized expertise in evaluating technical specifications, compliance with FCC and industry standards, and integration requirements for government-operated facilities. Her work ensures the acquisition of mission-critical equipment that meets stringent performance, durability, and security benchmarks.