Jaclyn B Novak

Jaclyn B. Novak serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5209 374th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, supporting operational readiness at U.S. military installations in Japan. Responsible for managing complex acquisition cycles, she ensures timely delivery of critical infrastructure, logistics, and facility services essential to mission sustainment. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of contract types, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments, with a focus on maintenance, transportation, and facility management services that uphold compliance, safety, and readiness standards across geographically dispersed units. Novak plays a central role in aligning procurement activities with Air Force installation resilience goals and joint force operational requirements. She maintains established working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD., reflecting a blend of U.S.-based and international vendors. These partnerships span facility maintenance, communications infrastructure, logistics support, and technical services, indicating a preference for proven, reliable contractors with demonstrated performance in austere or overseas environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes stability, continuity, and vendor accountability, often re-engaging contractors with strong past performance records. Novak’s procurement activity reflects a strict no-set-aside policy, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This pattern underscores a mission-driven focus on capability and timeliness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing technical competence and operational readiness above small business participation targets. While socioeconomic programs are not utilized, her contracts remain fully compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and transparency requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424920 (merchant wholesalers of periodicals and books), 237130 (power and communication line construction), and 611710 (educational support services), indicating a unique blend of logistical, infrastructure, and administrative support needs. She routinely procures technical publications, communication system components, facility maintenance supplies, and training support services, demonstrating expertise in hybrid acquisition domains critical to sustaining Air Force operations in the Indo-Pacific theater.