Jane Schoch

Jane Schoch serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in aerospace and electronic systems, with a primary focus on aircraft components and precision instrumentation. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s technical procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with operational mission needs. Her portfolio centers on high-integrity components for aviation systems, including auxiliary equipment, electrical measurement instruments, and specialized electronic subsystems, requiring rigorous technical evaluation and supply chain assurance. Her contracting approach emphasizes broad market engagement, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted competitions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent relationships with Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent military and aviation performance standards. She actively solicits proposals from both established defense contractors and innovative small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical capability, quality control, and delivery reliability. Schoch demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 17.1% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of total small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and stimulate innovation among smaller manufacturers with specialized technical capabilities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, reflecting deep expertise in aviation subsystems and airframe-integrated components. She also regularly procures electronic measurement instruments (334515) and precision electronic components (334419), demonstrating proficiency in electromechanical systems and test equipment. Her technical domain expertise spans aerospace engineering, avionics integration, and electronic signal instrumentation, making her a key liaison between operational requirements and advanced manufacturing capabilities.