D'Jaris R Gladden

D’Jaris R. Gladden serves as a Contract Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, Joint Base Andrews, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support systems. His portfolio centers on securing and sustaining command, control, and communications capabilities essential to air operations, with a focus on integrated security services, radio and broadcasting hardware, and audiovisual systems. Gladden ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities for readiness and resilience. He routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation, often coordinating with engineering and operations teams to validate performance requirements. Gladden maintains established working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a preference for vendors capable of delivering specialized environmental, chemical, and logistical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate consistent delivery in niche technical domains. He prioritizes vendors with proven experience in military facility sustainment and hazardous material handling, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense environmental and safety standards. Gladden demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses. An additional 5% are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, underscoring his dedication to veteran economic inclusion. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation over non-set-aside awards, aligning with Air Force goals to strengthen the defense industrial base through diverse supplier engagement. His primary NAICS focus areas include 561499 (business support services), 532490 (commercial equipment leasing), and 562991 (septic tank services), indicating a broad but intentional scope across facility maintenance, equipment leasing, and environmental infrastructure. Though some categories appear non-traditional for a military base, they reflect the agency’s comprehensive approach to sustaining mission-critical infrastructure through integrated, non-combat support services. Gladden’s expertise lies in bridging technical facility needs with compliant, efficient procurement solutions.