Jack A May

Jack A. May serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for maintaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, he manages complex acquisitions for engineering services, guided missile sustainment, and space systems research and development, ensuring operational readiness of national security assets including GPS architectures, satellite communications networks, and advanced navigation infrastructure. His procurement activities center on technical solutions that support lifecycle sustainment, modernization, and mission-critical system upgrades across global operational domains. While specific contractor names are not currently available, May’s contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with defense aerospace primes and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering high-assurance systems integration, technical analysis, and systems engineering support. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, technical oversight, and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, fostering partnerships with vendors possessing deep expertise in missile systems, space vehicle platforms, and command and control architectures. May’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and industrial base resilience, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, reliable delivery of high-consequence capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), followed by 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences). These categories reflect a technical domain expertise in systems engineering, propulsion sustainment, space platform integration, and advanced sensor development, underscoring his role in sustaining the Air Force’s next-generation deterrence capabilities.