Jacob Horton

Jacob Horton supports the procurement mission of the 18th Construction Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining airfield operations and infrastructure resilience across the Indo-Pacific region. He oversees contracts for construction, specialty trade services, and local freight logistics to ensure rapid response to facility damage, routine maintenance, and mission-critical readiness. His acquisitions focus on enabling continuous force projection through the repair, modernization, and operational support of military installations, with an emphasis on mission-aligned deliverables that meet stringent DoD standards for safety, durability, and rapid deployment. Horton maintains consistent working relationships with GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD., both of which provide specialized construction and logistical support tailored to the unique operational demands of U.S. airbases in the Pacific. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, regionally embedded contractors with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure projects, including airfield surface restoration, utility integration, and security-enhanced facility upgrades. His contracting approach prioritizes reliability, technical compliance, and on-time performance over competitive bidding alone, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in shared operational objectives. Horton’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, with no reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His contracting decisions are driven by mission urgency, technical specificity, and the need for established capabilities rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, he ensures all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and maintain full transparency and competition within the defined scope. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), encompassing structural repairs, electrical and plumbing systems, and site development. He also regularly procures services under 484220 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Local) to support just-in-time delivery of construction materials and emergency response equipment. His domain expertise centers on airfield infrastructure sustainment, rapid damage repair, and integrated facility operations within high-threat, austere environments.