Jacqueline A. Tellis

Jacqueline A. Tellis serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the educational and operational readiness missions of Air University. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on technical, educational, and facility-related services, including immersive simulation systems, command and control audiovisual infrastructure, and mission-critical facility support. Her procurement activities directly enable modernized training environments and enhanced instructional capabilities across Air Force education installations, ensuring alignment with DoD modernization priorities and federal acquisition regulations. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Tellis maintains consistent working relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in defense-aligned technical services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex, integrated solutions in software development, systems integration, and educational support services. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous evaluation criteria to ensure mission-critical outcomes. Tellis demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 27.5% of her acquisitions set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her awards are unrestricted, she actively promotes socioeconomic contracting opportunities, consistently prioritizing small businesses in technical and administrative service categories. Her approach supports broader Air Force goals to expand the defense industrial base through inclusive procurement practices. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) and Administrative Management Consulting (541611), reflecting her expertise in procuring software development, training system integration, and operational support services. She also frequently acquires Educational Support Services (611710) and nonresidential leasing solutions (531120), underscoring her role in sustaining both digital learning environments and physical infrastructure essential to Air University’s mission.