Jason Ward

Jason Ward supports critical acquisition activities for the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he facilitates the procurement of advanced sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems essential to aerospace mission readiness. He manages a portfolio focused on the development, integration, and sustainment of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence test platforms, ensuring alignment with modernization priorities in electromagnetic spectrum dominance and test infrastructure resilience. His acquisitions span complex technical domains requiring rigorous validation and calibration, often involving custom-engineered hardware and mission-critical software interfaces. Ward maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These vendors provide niche capabilities in test equipment fabrication, ruggedized instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and mission-specific control systems. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with proven track records in defense-grade environments, emphasizing reliability, compliance with MIL-STD specifications, and rapid prototyping support for urgent operational needs. While the majority of his acquisitions—84.8%—are conducted without set-asides, Ward maintains a measured commitment to small business participation, with approximately 11.9% of awards directed toward total small business set-asides and nearly 1.7% allocated to service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting approach balances mission-critical performance requirements with responsible small business engagement, aligning with DoD-wide goals for innovation and supplier diversity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), reflecting the agency’s reliance on precision measurement devices adapted for military-grade applications. He also procures analytical laboratory instruments (334516) and specialized refrigeration and environmental control systems (423740) to support calibration and field testing of sensitive electronic systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace test and evaluation infrastructure.