Jake Hluska

Jake Hluska serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. His work directly supports the agency’s focus on facility resilience, electronic system integration, and operational readiness through the procurement of specialized equipment, technical services, and infrastructure upgrades. He handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning manufacturing, maintenance, and environmental compliance, ensuring alignment with Air Force standards for security, reliability, and long-term operational sustainability. Hluska maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility modernization, electronic systems integration, and commercial-industrial maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative engagements that prioritize technical proficiency and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hluska consistently structures procurements to maximize small business set-asides, with over 63% of his awards designated under FAR 19.5 as total small business set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base and enhance economic opportunity within the defense industrial base, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337214 (office furniture manufacturing), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), and 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing), with additional emphasis on 811310 (commercial machinery repair) and 562112 (hazardous waste collection). This technical profile underscores his expertise in procuring secure, compliant, and mission-enabling infrastructure components—from specialized workstations and communication hardware to facility maintenance and environmental safety services—ensuring Air Force installations remain operationally ready and sustainably managed.