Andre Jackson

Andre Jackson serves as a contracting professional within the 436 Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisition activities that sustain critical air base infrastructure and facility systems. His work directly supports the operational readiness of Air Force installations by ensuring the timely procurement of construction and maintenance services essential to aircraft support systems, hangar integrity, and security infrastructure. He specializes in firm-fixed-price and performance-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on civil engineering and facility sustainment projects. Jackson’s portfolio centers on mission-critical infrastructure resilience, aligning acquisitions with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center priorities. His primary contractor relationship is with Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc., a specialized vendor providing surface preparation, protective coating, and corrosion control services for military facilities. Jackson consistently engages this contractor for complex industrial maintenance tasks requiring compliance with military specifications and environmental standards. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for repeat, performance-driven partnerships with firms demonstrating proven expertise in aerospace-grade surface treatments and facility restoration, fostering long-term vendor reliability and quality assurance. Jackson demonstrates a full commitment to local economic development through the exclusive use of the Local Area Set-Aside provision under FAR 26.2, ensuring all contracts are awarded to businesses located within the designated geographic region of the installation. This policy prioritizes community-based economic resilience and workforce development, reinforcing the Air Force’s strategic alignment with regional stability and small business growth. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 237310—Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction—reflecting deep technical expertise in civil infrastructure projects that support airfield access, perimeter security, drainage systems, and base roadways. He manages acquisitions for earthwork, paving, stormwater management, and structural concrete work, ensuring compliance with military construction standards and environmental regulations. His domain expertise lies in integrating civil engineering requirements with operational security and force protection mandates.