Jared Skipper

Jared Skipper serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4484 87 Cons Pk organization, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of non-defense construction, facility support, and specialty services contracts. His role centers on ensuring operational readiness at military installations through timely acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure services, with a strong emphasis on compliance, sustainability, and regulatory adherence. Skipper routinely handles solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, focusing on service-based acquisitions that support air base maintenance, environmental compliance, and facility modernization efforts critical to mission continuity. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC, reflecting a preference for established, responsive vendors capable of delivering specialized trade services under tight operational timelines. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and lean procurement cycles, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory alignment. Skipper demonstrates an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 91.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate strategy to maximize socioeconomic opportunities. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business contractors across multiple categories, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable access and workforce development within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541430 (Graphic Design Services), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), and 611692 (Automobile Driving Schools), indicating a broad yet targeted approach to non-traditional military support services. These categories reflect his expertise in acquiring ancillary but essential services that sustain daily operations at installations, from facility maintenance to personnel support functions, ensuring holistic readiness beyond core defense systems.