Ivan M. Jones

Ivan M. Jones serves as a Contract Negotiator, where he is responsible for managing the complexities of the acquisition process and finalizing contractual agreements. In this role, he supports the agency's procurement mission by ensuring that contracts are negotiated for optimal value and compliance with federal regulations. The vast majority of procurement activity within this office is conducted through full and open competition, with no set-aside preferences utilized for nearly ninety-six percent of acquisitions. A small portion of the agency's contracting activity is dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides. The procurement focus for this office is heavily concentrated in high-technology and aerospace sectors. Primary areas of expertise include engineering services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, and the production of auxiliary equipment for space vehicles. Additionally, the office manages acquisitions for search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as software publishing.