Charley G. Jackson Jr.

Charley G. Jackson Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist at Headquarters, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), where he plays a critical role in executing the lifecycle acquisition and sustainment of ground combat and support vehicle systems. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, Jackson ensures the timely delivery of technologically advanced armored platforms, tactical wheeled vehicles, and associated ordnance components. His work directly supports TACOM’s mission to maintain battlefield readiness through integrated logistics, engineering, and modernization efforts, with a focus on survivability, mobility, and power efficiency in armored vehicle systems. Jackson routinely collaborates with a core group of specialized contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These partnerships span structural components, avionics integration, specialized manufacturing, and technical consulting services essential to vehicle modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on reliability, quality assurance, and adherence to military specifications. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition (71.4%), Jackson maintains a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business engagement without reliance on specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, reflecting a broad-based support for capable small manufacturers and service providers. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) and 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing), with significant activity in motor vehicle parts wholesale (423120) and technical consulting services (541990, 541690). This reflects deep expertise in ground vehicle systems procurement, spanning mechanical, electrical, and engineering support domains critical to Army modernization initiatives.