Jacob C. McGraw

Jacob C. McGraw serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-enabling services and infrastructure support at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. He plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize critical military facilities, including airfield systems, utility networks, and operational support infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, maintenance, environmental compliance, and facility-related services, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives and federal acquisition regulations. McGraw works closely with project managers and technical representatives to develop solicitation strategies that meet mission needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and fiscal accountability. McGraw maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and infrastructure work, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized facility sanitation services, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security-related equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military facility operations, emphasizing reliability, compliance with safety standards, and responsiveness to dynamic operational demands. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability across service delivery lifecycles. A strong advocate for small business participation, McGraw consistently structures approximately 60% of his acquisitions as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He actively leverages small business programs to expand vendor diversity and enhance competition, frequently awarding contracts to firms certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and general small business categories, while maintaining flexibility for open competitions where appropriate. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 334310 for audio/video equipment, 337211 for office furniture, 541330 for engineering services, 811310 for industrial machinery repair, and 335999 for miscellaneous electrical components. This technical diversity reflects his expertise in procuring both specialized equipment and support services essential to maintaining secure, functional, and mission-ready installations across the Air Force’s infrastructure portfolio.