2d Lt Jared Schiltz

Jared Schiltz serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA4913 Afcent PMO under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and defense systems essential to air superiority, unmanned operations, and command and control capabilities. His role centers on managing complex procurements for advanced avionics, surveillance and identification technologies, and specialized aerospace components that enhance situational awareness and interoperability across air and space domains. Schiltz ensures alignment with strategic DoD modernization priorities by structuring acquisitions that integrate cutting-edge technologies while maintaining rigorous compliance with federal procurement regulations. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Schiltz consistently engages a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier defense contractors, and specialized manufacturers of aerospace subsystems. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based contracting approaches, often utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms and other flexible contract types to meet rapidly evolving operational requirements. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of rapid prototyping, systems integration, and sustainment support for high-tempo operational environments. Schiltz demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 72.7% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other qualified small entities, ensuring broad participation in critical defense technology development. His contracting portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small businesses capable of delivering niche aerospace and support services, reinforcing the Afcent PMO’s mission to cultivate a resilient, innovative supplier base. His primary NAICS focus areas include facilities support services (561210), industrial and commercial fan and blower manufacturing (333413), fabricated structural metal manufacturing (332312), and other engine equipment manufacturing (333618), indicating a blend of logistics, environmental control, and mechanical subsystem procurement. Though one NAICS code (711130) appears anomalous, the broader pattern reveals expertise in procuring mission-enabling hardware and services that underpin operational readiness in austere environments.