Yvette A. Jenkins

Yvette A. Jenkins serves as a Procurement Technician at the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a key component of the Defense Intelligence Agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, she supports the acquisition of mission-critical technical services that enable classified intelligence operations, including data exploitation, systems analysis, and operational support infrastructure. Her responsibilities include executing full lifecycle procurement actions for services aligned with national security priorities, ensuring compliance with FAR and DOD regulatory frameworks. She routinely handles solicitations and contract actions for specialized security, investigative, and equipment leasing services that directly support intelligence analysts and field operatives. Yvette collaborates closely with a diverse pool of small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to ensure timely and compliant delivery of contracted services. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in physical security systems, background investigation services, and secure equipment leasing. Her working relationships emphasize responsiveness, regulatory adherence, and performance reliability, with a preference for vendors capable of operating within classified environments and meeting stringent DOD security requirements. Yvette maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across her procurement portfolio, consistently prioritizing 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB-certified firms. Her contracting strategy reflects a deliberate and institutionalized commitment to expanding economic opportunity for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses, aligning with DOD’s broader socioeconomic goals. She actively structures solicitations to maximize small business eligibility and ensures compliance with FAR Part 19 requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 532420 (Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). She procures services supporting personnel vetting, surveillance infrastructure, and secure, tamper-resistant equipment for intelligence facilities, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and operational demands of classified mission environments.