Ssg Raina J. Jones

Ssg Raina J. Jones serves as a Contract Specialist at the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisition strategies for the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for the full spectrum of contracting actions—from solicitation to award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the Army’s mission to maintain technological superiority in armored and tactical wheeled platforms. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurements for advanced communications equipment, avionics integration, and specialized military-grade hardware essential to vehicle survivability and mission readiness. Ssg Jones maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-capability contractors, including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in defense-grade electronics, structural components, and mission-critical avionics systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications, often involving technical evaluations, performance-based requirements, and rigorous quality assurance protocols. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Ssg Jones consistently employs Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, directing 100% of her acquisitions to small business concerns. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base by prioritizing small, agile suppliers with niche technical capabilities. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy aligns with DoD mandates to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved business entities. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, reflecting deep expertise in procuring specialized military communications systems, data links, and integrated electronic subsystems for armored vehicles. She specializes in acquisitions involving ruggedized hardware, secure waveform technologies, and electromagnetic compatibility standards critical to modern battlefield communications.