Lois E. Brockson

Lois E. Brockson serves as a Contractor Contract Specialist at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support the command’s technological edge in special operations. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced electro-optical systems, navigation and guidance instrumentation, and rapid prototyping initiatives. Brockson ensures compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations while facilitating timely delivery of field-deployable technologies to elite units. She works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into precise solicitation language and negotiates complex contract terms for high-stakes, time-sensitive procurements. Brockson collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in aerospace, sensor systems, and tactical communications equipment. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she routinely engages with mid-tier and prime defense firms with proven expertise in classified and unclassified R&D programs. Her working relationships emphasize technical credibility, rapid responsiveness, and adherence to strict security protocols. She fosters partnerships with vendors capable of iterative development and field testing, ensuring solutions meet the unique demands of special operations environments. Brockson’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions awarded without set-aside designations. This reflects USSOCOM’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of the technologies required, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors can meet performance and security standards. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all socioeconomic regulations and evaluates small business capabilities where technically feasible. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the acquisition of search, detection, navigation, and aeronautical systems, including night vision devices, inertial navigation units, and sensor fusion platforms. She also manages leasing arrangements under NAICS 532411 for specialized airborne and maritime test equipment. Brockson’s domain expertise centers on electro-optical instrumentation, tactical communications hardware, and rapid prototyping of next-generation SOF technologies.