Jared A. Van Orman

Jared A. Van Orman serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced electronic, communication, and fire safety systems essential to operational readiness. Van Orman specializes in complex, technical contracts that support facility modernization initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with strategic Air Force infrastructure goals. He routinely handles solicitations for integrated systems requiring stringent security, resilience, and interoperability standards. Van Orman 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 reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in defense-grade facility upgrades, telecommunications integration, and mission-critical construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements, fostering collaborative, results-driven procurement relationships. Van Orman’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective vendors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission performance and system interoperability over targeted small business set-asides. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors are evaluated on merit, compliance, and capability under FAR Part 15 procedures. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS Code 511210, which encompasses software publishing and customized information services for defense applications. He procures advanced software platforms, cybersecurity-enabled communication systems, facility automation tools, and integrated data management solutions tailored to Air Force installation needs. His technical domain expertise lies in securing and modernizing critical infrastructure through digitally integrated, mission-critical software and systems procurement.