Jared L. Owen

Jared L. Owen serves as a Contracting Management Officer for FA5270 18 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to airfield readiness and force projection in the Indo-Pacific region. His portfolio centers on sustaining airfield functionality, facility integrity, and security-enabling systems, with a focus on rapid damage repair, grounds maintenance, and communications infrastructure. Owen manages complex contracting actions under FAR Part 16 and FAR Part 37, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition policies while aligning procurements with strategic readiness objectives. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD., both of which provide specialized engineering, construction, and facility maintenance services tailored to military installation requirements. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained, performance-based contracting with vendors possessing deep regional expertise and proven capability in austere environments. Owen prioritizes reliability, technical proficiency, and timely delivery in vendor selection, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and task-order mechanisms to respond to dynamic operational needs. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to all competitors, Owen consistently allocates approximately one-third of his contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without reliance on other socioeconomic categories. His approach balances operational urgency with statutory obligations to foster competition and economic resilience among domestic and eligible foreign small firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220, reflecting substantial investment in radio, television, and wireless communications equipment critical to airfield command and control systems. He also procures lodging and facility support services under NAICS 721110 to sustain personnel at remote operational sites. This dual specialization underscores his technical expertise in both tactical communications infrastructure and mission-enabling logistics, making him a pivotal figure in sustaining Air Force operational continuity in contested and austere theaters.