Jared B Jackson

Jared B. Jackson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4419 agency, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that sustain and modernize critical air base infrastructure and aerospace maintenance systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Jackson specializes in procurements for mission-critical support capabilities, including facility utilities, environmental systems, and aircraft maintenance equipment, aligning all acquisitions with the agency’s operational readiness objectives. Jackson maintains a consistent working relationship with Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc., a key vendor providing specialized logistical and maintenance support services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, particularly with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions for aerospace sustainment. He frequently engages with contractors possessing deep domain knowledge in industrial equipment repair, facility infrastructure, and mission-critical supply chain management. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jackson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for nearly 80% of his acquisitions. He also regularly utilizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and broadening the industrial base. His procurement patterns demonstrate a strategic emphasis on empowering small, certified firms to deliver essential goods and services. His primary NAICS focus areas include Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment Wholesaling (423450), Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance (811310), and Prefabricated Metal Building Manufacturing (332311), indicating expertise in procuring specialized maintenance tools, facility components, and technical support services critical to air base operations. Jackson’s portfolio underscores a technical proficiency in industrial supply chains and infrastructure sustainment within the aerospace defense sector.