Raina Jean Jones

Raina Jean Jones serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Army TACOM Headquarters, where she plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, she ensures timely delivery of mission-critical components that sustain and modernize armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance systems. Her portfolio emphasizes complex fabricated metal products, precision machining, and avionics integration, requiring deep technical understanding of military vehicle sustainment requirements and engineering specifications. Jones maintains consistent procurement relationships with specialized manufacturers including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-integrity, defense-qualified suppliers capable of delivering custom-fabricated components, precision machine parts, and mission-critical avionics systems under strict quality and compliance standards. Her contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and supply chain resilience to support sustained operational readiness. While the majority of her acquisitions—85.7%—are conducted without set-asides, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (14.3%), aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. Her pattern reflects a balanced commitment to leveraging qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical performance or supply chain reliability. Her primary NAICS focus includes 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal products, 332710 for machine shops, and 334519 for specialized measuring and control devices, underscoring her expertise in procuring precision-engineered components for vehicle survivability, mobility, and systems integration. Jones brings technical acumen in metal fabrication, tooling, and avionics subsystems, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent Army vehicle modernization standards.