Regina Farrell

Regina Farrell serves as the primary contracting lead for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical technology and support services essential to maintaining tactical superiority in high-risk operational environments. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements focused on advanced communications systems, cyber-enabled platforms, and mission-critical IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with USSOCOM’s strategic imperatives for rapid deployment and operational agility. Her role is central to translating operational requirements into compliant, performance-based contracts that deliver cutting-edge capabilities to special operations forces worldwide. Farrell maintains a consistent working relationship with Shaver Foods LLC, a key vendor supporting specialized logistics and operational sustainment needs, though her portfolio extends beyond this primary contractor to include a range of technical service providers. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes over prescriptive specifications, fostering partnerships with firms capable of rapid innovation and field adaptability. She engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, prioritizing responsiveness, security compliance, and mission-readiness in vendor selection. Farrell’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating approximately 12% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her commitment to small business engagement is evident through structured competition pathways that enable capable small firms to compete for high-value technical services. Her primary procurement focus lies in IT and systems support services, with over 70% of activity concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). She frequently acquires custom software development, secure network architecture, and integrated mission systems design, alongside specialized facilities and technical consulting services. This reflects deep expertise in procuring secure, scalable, and field-deployable digital solutions that enhance situational awareness and operational coordination for elite special operations units.