Jaret Higley

Jaret Higley serves as a secondary procurement professional within the FA8307 AFLCMC Hnck C3IN unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical command, control, communications, intelligence, and cyber (C3I/Cyber) systems. While not the lead contracting officer, Higley plays a vital role in facilitating the execution of complex software and cyber infrastructure procurements, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. He is deeply involved in the lifecycle management of contracts for secure computing platforms, cyber defense tools, and real-time data integration systems, often coordinating with technical stakeholders and prime contractors to meet urgent operational requirements in air and space domains. Higley’s primary contractor relationship is with AANTILIA LLC, a trusted partner in delivering advanced cyber operations and mission computing solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in secure software development and system integration, indicating a reliance on experienced industry partners capable of meeting stringent DoD cybersecurity standards. His working relationships are characterized by collaborative, requirements-driven engagement, often involving iterative contracting approaches to accommodate evolving threat landscapes and technical specifications. Higley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity building within the defense industrial base, consistently prioritizing small businesses capable of delivering specialized cyber and software services. His contracting patterns align with broader Air Force initiatives to diversify the supplier base and enhance resilience through broad-based small business engagement. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 423430 (Computer and Software Wholesalers), and 811310 (Commercial Machinery Repair), indicating a broad technical scope spanning software development, hardware procurement, and maintenance of mission-critical computing infrastructure. He routinely acquires tailored cyber tools, secure firmware, and integrated computing platforms essential to sustaining operational superiority in contested environments.