Capt. Jack McCullers

2d Lt Jack T. McCullers serves as a junior contracting officer within the FA4819 325th Contracting Squadron, part of the Department of the Air Force’s installation infrastructure and aerospace sustainment mission. In this role, he supports the acquisition of specialized aviation components, communications equipment, and facility construction services critical to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations. His responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on technical procurement for aerospace support systems and base modernization initiatives. McCullers operates within a mission-critical environment where timely delivery of engineered solutions directly impacts airfield functionality and mission continuity. McCullers works closely with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and mid-tier manufacturers specializing in fabricated metal products, avionics subsystems, and remediation services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he frequently engages with firms holding 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB certifications, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance, technical responsiveness, and performance reliability. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor engagement early in the acquisition cycle to ensure alignment with Air Force technical specifications and sustainment requirements. McCullers demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and a notable 9.1% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. His patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation, particularly among disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms, while maintaining competitive integrity. This balanced approach supports both mission needs and broader Department of Defense goals for equitable contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment, 332999 for custom fabricated metal components, and 334220 for wireless communications systems. He also regularly supports 236220 for institutional construction and 562910 for environmental remediation, indicating expertise in integrated infrastructure sustainment. McCullers’ technical domain spans aerospace component logistics, secure communications hardware, and military facility modernization, requiring precise application of performance-based acquisition methods.