Monica A.Gjerde

Monica Gjerde serves as a Purchasing Agent within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical software systems, secure communications infrastructure, and data platforms essential to Army modernization and battlefield readiness. Her procurement activities center on supporting command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience through the acquisition of tailored IT solutions, custom programming services, and specialized telecommunications equipment. She operates within a framework aligned with federal acquisition regulations to ensure timely, compliant, and technically sound contract awards that meet operational demands across distributed and expeditionary environments. Gjerde maintains established relationships with key contractors including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwestern Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a mix of large-scale enterprise vendors and specialized industrial contractors. Her contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in secure wireless systems, mission-critical software development, and ruggedized hardware integration. These partnerships are cultivated through repeat engagements and performance-based contract vehicles that prioritize reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and rapid field deployment. A defining feature of Gjerde’s procurement strategy is her strong emphasis on small business participation, with approximately 70.7% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among small, innovative firms capable of delivering agile, niche solutions aligned with Army technical requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strategic alignment with socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), and Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (334210), indicating deep specialization in software development, secure audiovisual systems, and tactical communications hardware. Gjerde’s expertise lies in bridging commercial technology advancements with military operational needs, ensuring procurements support interoperability, cybersecurity, and field durability across evolving battlefield domains.