Jake Alverson

Jake Alverson serves as a Contract Negotiator for the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical aerospace and space-based sustainment capabilities. He leads the negotiation and award of complex contracts for guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning system modernization efforts. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain operational readiness of national defense assets by ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement outcomes. Alverson typically handles high-stakes, mission-critical acquisitions involving engineering services, research and development, and specialized logistics support for space and missile systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Alverson routinely engages with prime contractors and subcontractors possessing deep technical expertise in aerospace systems sustainment, space vehicle lifecycle support, and advanced command and control architectures. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, risk-sharing mechanisms, and technical compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. He collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to align vendor capabilities with operational requirements, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions across classified and unclassified domains. Alverson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industry partners rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing technical merit and mission urgency over socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services), underscoring his expertise in advanced systems engineering, propulsion analysis, and embedded software development for space and missile platforms. He also manages refrigerated warehousing and storage contracts (NAICS 493120) to support sensitive component logistics. His domain knowledge spans missile system sustainment, satellite telemetry, and secure communications infrastructure, making him a key liaison between technical requirements and acquisition execution.