Capt Jordan Stern

Capt Jordan Stern serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that ensure the operational readiness of aerospace and space-based defense systems. His role centers on sustaining critical guided missile platforms, satellite communications networks, and global positioning infrastructure through lifecycle support contracts. He specializes in engineering and technical services procurement, overseeing requirements development, source selection, and contract administration for high-priority national security systems. Stern’s work directly supports the Air Force’s mission to maintain technological superiority in space and missile domains through timely, compliant, and mission-critical acquisitions. Capt Stern’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with a broad spectrum of defense technology providers, primarily partnering with firms possessing deep expertise in systems engineering, software integration, and space systems sustainment. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified, his portfolio consistently engages prime contractors with proven capabilities in classified and unclassified aerospace R&D, including those with DoD clearance and ITAR compliance. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical excellence, performance-based contracting, and long-term sustainment partnerships that align with evolving operational needs. Capt Stern’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base breadth rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the mission-critical nature of the systems under sustainment. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, he may still consider qualified small businesses through full and open competition when they meet stringent technical and security requirements. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—reflecting deep engagement with advanced engineering services, systems integration, and technology modernization for space and missile platforms. He procures specialized services including signal processing, orbital maintenance analysis, command and control software development, and electromagnetic compatibility testing, demonstrating expertise in high-stakes, technically complex defense R&D environments.