Ekaras Jackson

Ekaras C. Jackson serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4690 28 Cons Pkc, a Department of the Air Force organization responsible for sustaining critical infrastructure readiness through specialized procurement of industrial maintenance, security systems, and facility support services. In this role, Jackson manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mission-critical equipment and services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting operational reliability across Air Force installations. Their portfolio primarily encompasses industrial machinery repair, environmental control systems, communications hardware, and technical services essential to base sustainment and readiness. Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc., and Astronics Test Systems Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in surface preparation, precision testing, and specialized maintenance. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement and technical alignment with the agency’s infrastructure sustainment goals, indicating a focus on performance-based contracting and long-term vendor reliability rather than transactional procurement. While the majority of acquisitions—75%—are conducted without set-asides, Jackson demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 25% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern reflects a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while actively fostering opportunities for small businesses to contribute to national defense infrastructure. Jackson’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336112 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), and 337121/337122 (Upholstered and Nonupholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing), alongside 325611 (Soap and Detergent Manufacturing). These reflect a diverse yet operationally grounded portfolio that includes specialized industrial components, facility maintenance supplies, and technical systems essential to base operations, demonstrating expertise in both high-precision manufacturing and facility support domains.