Jack A. Albretsen

Jack A. Albretsen serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across a diverse range of technical and industrial domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS, while fostering competitive bidding environments. His portfolio primarily encompasses procurements for specialized manufacturing and engineering services, with a focus on precision components and communications equipment. Albretsen ensures acquisitions align with mission-critical needs, balancing technical requirements with fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, Albretsen maintains a broad network of vendors across manufacturing and engineering sectors, engaging both large-capability firms and small businesses through full and open competition and targeted set-asides. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and performance-based outcomes, cultivating long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. He routinely leverages solicitation mechanisms such as RFPs and RFQs to secure high-integrity solutions from qualified suppliers. Albretsen demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 88.5% of his awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 11.5% of his awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small business eligibility without compromising technical performance or acquisition efficiency. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing). These categories indicate deep expertise in procuring specialized industrial components, electronic subsystems, and technical engineering support services, particularly for applications requiring precision engineering and regulatory compliance in defense or federal infrastructure contexts.