Jacob McLemore

Jacob McLemore serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8553 Aflcmc Wlnkb, a unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on sustaining and modernizing critical air mobility platforms, particularly the C-130 aircraft family. He manages acquisitions for mission-critical avionics, structural components, radar warning systems, and propulsion upgrades, ensuring operational readiness through depot-level maintenance and foreign military sales modifications. His role centers on executing full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation to award and administration—aligned with the agency’s strategic modernization goals and technical requirements for combat-coded aircraft systems. McLemore maintains a consistent working relationship with Butler Parachute Systems, Inc., a trusted vendor specializing in airdrop and crew safety systems integral to C-130 operations. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for established defense contractors with proven technical capabilities in aerospace systems integration, particularly those with deep expertise in military-grade parachuting, aircraft component manufacturing, and mission-specific modifications. He engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, prioritizing performance history, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability. McLemore’s contracting portfolio is entirely open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a mission-critical emphasis on technical precision and rapid capability delivery over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes operational tempo of air mobility sustainment. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, all vendors must meet stringent DoD quality and certification standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). He routinely acquires flight control systems, radar warning receivers, structural repair kits, and mission computer upgrades, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering and defense logistics. His work ensures the continued airworthiness and combat effectiveness of the Air Force’s tactical airlift fleet.