D'Jaris Gladden

Djaris Gladden serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, supporting the sustainment of critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. In this role, Gladden manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. They ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract actions with the agency’s mission to maintain air operations readiness through reliable, integrated technical systems. Gladden routinely handles complex solicitations for hardware, integrated services, and mission-critical support solutions requiring stringent security and interoperability standards. Gladden maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on specialized environmental, chemical, and infrastructure support services. These partnerships are typically structured through performance-based contracts that emphasize technical compliance, safety protocols, and long-term service delivery. The contracting approach prioritizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and mission-critical continuity, with an emphasis on vendors capable of supporting sensitive DoD environments. Gladden demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 76.9% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 12.8% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation while ensuring access to qualified, mission-ready contractors. Set-aside preferences reflect a structured effort to foster local and niche vendor development aligned with national defense objectives. The primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and telecommunications equipment manufacturing and 335999 for miscellaneous electrical components, indicating deep engagement with secure communications hardware and embedded systems. Gladden also manages acquisitions in 541512 for computer systems design services, demonstrating expertise in integrating IT infrastructure with physical security and audiovisual systems. Their technical domain spans mission-critical communications, facility modernization, and integrated command support systems essential to Air Force operations.