Jared A. Van Orman

Jared A. Van Orman serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where he manages mission-critical procurement actions to modernize infrastructure and enhance operational readiness across Air Force installations. His portfolio focuses on acquiring facility systems, electrical and communication infrastructure, and specialized defense-grade equipment essential to sustaining secure, resilient military environments. Van Orman oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities in facility modernization and fire safety system integration. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core 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 span electrical installation, communications equipment manufacturing, and construction services, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-compatible systems and infrastructure upgrades. Van Orman’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability. Van Orman demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 55.6% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns prioritize small business participation without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead focusing broadly on small business capability and capacity. This approach ensures broad market engagement while maintaining competitive rigor and equitable access. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238210 for electrical and wiring installations, 335311 for power and specialty transformers, and 334220 for wireless communications equipment, with additional activity in textile bag manufacturing and media services. These reflect a technical domain centered on mission-critical facility systems, power distribution, and secure communications infrastructure, underscoring his expertise in procuring specialized, defense-relevant goods and services.