Jamie M. Locker

Jamie M. Locker serves as a Contract Officer within the FA8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari organization, a critical node within the Department of Defense responsible for accelerating the development and fielding of classified, unconventional airborne systems for special operations and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. In this role, Locker manages the full lifecycle of complex, time-sensitive acquisitions for advanced avionics, sensor suites, secure communications payloads, and mission-specific electronics—primarily for platforms such as the C-130 and MQ-9. Their work operates outside traditional acquisition timelines, emphasizing agile, rapid prototyping and fielding to meet urgent operational needs in high-threat environments. Locker maintains a procurement pattern centered on deep collaboration with a dynamic ecosystem of small businesses and niche technology providers capable of delivering classified, low-volume, high-technical-complexity solutions. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, the contracting approach favors agile vendors with proven experience in secure systems integration, embedded software development, and military-grade hardware modification. Relationships are characterized by close technical coordination, frequent contract modifications, and a reliance on sole-source and limited-competition mechanisms justified under FAR 6.302-2 for urgent operational requirements. A steadfast commitment to small business participation defines Locker’s contracting philosophy, with 100% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage innovative capabilities from non-traditional defense contractors and emerging technology firms that may lack large-scale defense experience but offer cutting-edge, mission-tailored solutions. No other socioeconomic set-asides are prioritized, indicating a focused emphasis on broad small business inclusion over niche categories. The primary NAICS classification for all procurements is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring a heavy reliance on software-defined systems, firmware development, data processing algorithms, and real-time mission system integration. Locker’s expertise lies in procuring non-standard, often classified computing services that enable next-generation ISR capabilities, requiring deep technical fluency in DoD cybersecurity standards, embedded systems architecture, and rapid prototype acquisition pathways.