Jack Letscher

Jack Letscher serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QK Acc Anad under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical industrial and mechanical infrastructure to sustain Army operational readiness. He specializes in procuring advanced manufacturing equipment, precision measurement systems, and specialized maintenance services for defense-critical machinery, including machine tooling, welding systems, and rail and armored vehicle support assets. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to modernize and maintain the industrial base essential to national defense, ensuring timely delivery of technically complex solutions through full and open competition and targeted set-asides. Jack maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including EASTER SEALS ALABAMA, INC., EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., AMERICAN MATERIAL HANDLING, INC., AANTILIA LLC, and APPLIED TEST SYSTEMS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors capable of delivering specialized industrial maintenance, material handling, and test and calibration services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical capability, and proven performance in high-stakes military environments, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance and mission alignment. His procurement patterns reveal a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 25% of acquisitions reserved for small businesses—equally split between Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides. While the majority of contracts (75%) remain open to all competitors, Jack actively leverages FAR 19.5 and SDVOSB authorities to ensure meaningful participation from qualified veteran-owned and small enterprises aligned with defense industrial needs. Jack’s technical focus centers on NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 333249 (other industrial machinery manufacturing), 518210 (data processing services), 541511 (custom programming), and 611513 (apprenticeship training). This reflects a multidisciplinary portfolio spanning equipment maintenance, digital infrastructure, software customization, and workforce development—underscoring his expertise in integrating technical, operational, and human capital solutions to sustain Army industrial readiness.