Jamie A. Ford

Jamie A. Ford serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs across high-technical domains, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. With a focus on competitive, full and open contracting, Ford oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts requiring specialized technical expertise, particularly in research and development, aerospace systems, and digital content services. Their procurement approach emphasizes rigorous market research, clear statement of work development, and performance-based contracting methods to deliver mission-critical capabilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. Ford’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides utilized in recent acquisitions. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging broad market capabilities rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with agency priorities that prioritize technical merit and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, Ford maintains an open procurement environment that encourages all qualified vendors to compete on an equal footing based on technical capability and value. The officer’s primary acquisition focus centers on NAICS 541712, encompassing advanced R&D in physical, engineering, and life sciences, including laboratory instrumentation, computational modeling, and systems engineering services. A significant portion of activity also involves NAICS 336411, reflecting procurement of aircraft components, avionics systems, and related aerospace manufacturing services. Additionally, NAICS 511210—software publishing and digital content development—rounds out their portfolio, indicating expertise in procuring custom software solutions and data-driven applications. Ford’s technical acumen spans interdisciplinary domains, enabling effective collaboration with defense contractors, research institutions, and high-tech firms delivering mission-critical innovation.