Valerie J. Jones

Valerie J. Jones serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in advancing her agency’s mission by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of specialized technical equipment and industrial components. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on industrial manufacturing and defense-related systems, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and Part 15 negotiated acquisitions. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse base of industrial suppliers, including small businesses and mid-tier manufacturers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors possessing specialized manufacturing capabilities, particularly those able to deliver custom or low-volume production runs under tight quality and delivery requirements. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding and supplier performance tracking to ensure accountability and mission readiness. Valerie demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 26% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 1.8% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The majority of her acquisitions—72%—are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting a balanced strategy that prioritizes both broad market access and targeted small business participation in alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to defense and industrial manufacturing, including Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390), Small Arms and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), and Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618). She regularly acquires precision-engineered components, electro-mechanical systems, and specialized audio/video equipment for operational use, demonstrating technical fluency in defense supply chain logistics and industrial production standards.