Jared R Rush

Jared R. Rush serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in communications and information technology domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for hardware, software, and technical services essential to national communications infrastructure. His work centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with evolving technological requirements in broadcasting, telecommunications, and systems integration. Rush typically handles competitive bidding processes for capital equipment and professional services, emphasizing technical specifications and performance-based outcomes. His contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers and service providers specializing in telecommunications equipment and systems design. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering compliant, secure, and interoperable communication solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven track records in manufacturing and systems integration, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Rush’s procurement strategy demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 94.5% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. Only 5.5% are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a selective but intentional approach to small business participation. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability and market readiness over socioeconomic classifications. His primary focus lies in NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep expertise in telecommunications hardware and proprietary software systems. He also routinely procures radio and wireless communications equipment (334220) and computer systems design services (541512), demonstrating technical fluency in RF systems, network infrastructure, and embedded communications platforms. His domain expertise centers on mission-critical communications technologies used in public safety, defense, and federal operational environments.