Jacqueline A. Threat-Tellis

Jacqueline A. Threat-Tellis serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical goods and services that sustain the operational readiness and educational infrastructure of Air University. Her portfolio centers on technical, educational, and facility-related procurements designed to modernize training environments, enhance command communication systems, and maintain mission-critical audiovisual and simulation technologies. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force instructional and technological modernization priorities. Threat-Tellis collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized firms in audiovisual equipment manufacturing, educational support services, and security systems integration. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with niche providers capable of delivering customized training solutions, immersive simulation platforms, and secure AV infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and vendor responsiveness to rapidly evolving instructional requirements. Her procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. Her approach prioritizes mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targeting, ensuring the highest quality solutions are procured to meet Air University’s demanding educational standards. Threat-Tellis specializes in NAICS categories including 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) for specialized audio-visual performance training, 611710 (Educational Support Services) for curriculum and simulation development, 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) for mission-grade AV hardware, and 561621 (Security Systems Services) for secure command and control environments. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense education technology and immersive learning systems, making her a key steward of Air Force instructional modernization efforts.