Jaime A. Ford

Jaime A. Ford serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment. In this role, Ford ensures that procurement activities align with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives, overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout. His expertise lies in complex technical procurements involving signal transmission systems, broadcast infrastructure, and wireless communication hardware, often requiring specialized engineering standards and compliance with FCC and NTIA guidelines. He works closely with technical evaluators, program managers, and legal counsel to ensure acquisitions meet operational needs while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. Ford’s contracting patterns reflect a consistent reliance on open, unrestricted competitions, with no set-asides utilized in recent procurements. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing broad market competition and technical capability over socioeconomic classifications, resulting in a diverse pool of vendors competing on merit. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, his portfolio suggests engagement with manufacturers and integrators possessing demonstrated experience in RF systems, antenna design, and broadcast transmission technologies. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 334220, indicating deep specialization in the manufacturing of radio and television broadcasting equipment and wireless communications devices. This includes procuring transmitters, modulators, studio-transmitter links, satellite uplink systems, and related ancillary hardware critical to public and private communications networks. Ford’s technical domain expertise encompasses electromagnetic compatibility, spectrum efficiency, and digital broadcasting standards such as ATSC and DVB, ensuring acquired systems are interoperable, secure, and future-ready. His work supports mission-critical infrastructure requiring high reliability and long-term maintenance support.