Andre Jackson

Andre Jackson serves as a Contract Specialist within the 436th Contracting Squadron, FA4497, under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation infrastructure and operational readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility services contracts, from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific procurement policies. He primarily handles complex, multi-year contracts for civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental remediation projects essential to air base functionality, including hangar systems, utility networks, and security-related facilities. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of prime contractors specializing in civil works and facility support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering accountability and mission alignment. He collaborates closely with project engineers and facility managers to translate technical requirements into enforceable contractual terms, ensuring deliverables meet stringent Air Force standards for safety, durability, and operational continuity. Jackson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 52% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. An additional 11.8% of his acquisitions utilize local area set-asides under FAR 26.2, reinforcing regional economic resilience. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small, disadvantaged, and locally rooted vendors, aligning with Department of Defense initiatives to broaden the industrial base. His primary technical focus lies in Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310), accounting for nearly 71% of his portfolio, followed by Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220) and Remediation Services (562910). This specialization underscores his expertise in infrastructure resilience, environmental compliance, and mission-critical facility sustainment, positioning him as a key enabler of Air Force base readiness through strategic, technically sound procurement.