Judy K. Pace

Judy K. Pace serves as a Contracting Officer for the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical technology and systems engineering services essential to sustaining naval warfighting readiness. Her portfolio centers on modernizing command and control architectures, enhancing tactical computing environments, and procuring advanced sensor, communication, and armored vehicle systems. She manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Navy’s strategic imperatives in cyber-enabled decision support and real-time operational analytics. Pace 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 integration, tactical communications, and mission support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical rigor, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance, innovation, and mission alignment. Her procurement patterns show a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating active support for small business participation without reliance on specialized set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. The majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, reflecting a mission-first approach that prioritizes capability over socioeconomic classification. Pace’s primary acquisition focus lies in NAICS 512110 (Motion Picture and Video Production), 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), underscoring her specialization in integrated multimedia systems, real-time video processing, and custom software solutions for tactical environments. Her expertise spans the procurement of secure, field-deployable audiovisual and computing platforms critical to naval operations, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense-oriented information systems.