Jill Veloz

Jill C. Veloz serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc-ri organization under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. Army’s industrial base for munitions, precision components, and battlefield support systems. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration, with a focus on ordnance-related manufacturing, machine tooling, fabricated metal products, and maintenance services critical to weapons systems readiness. Her work ensures timely acquisition of mission-critical supplies while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and defense logistics standards. Veloz maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, FAXON MACHINING, LLC, PALANTIR USG INC, and Allied Metal Tech, LLC, reflecting a preference for established defense-capable vendors with proven technical expertise in precision machining, software-enabled logistics, and metal fabrication. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability and performance over volume, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who meet stringent military specifications and quality control requirements for defense-grade components. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition (65.3%), Veloz demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 32% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly supports Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) firms, aligning with Army-wide socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive rigor. Her approach balances compliance with strategic vendor development to strengthen the defense industrial base. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to metal fabrication (326199, 321920), urethane and foam product manufacturing (326150), and specialized industrial services (811219), indicating deep technical engagement with non-traditional defense suppliers delivering critical materials and components for ammunition production, equipment maintenance, and field system sustainment.