Jasmine Blackston

Jasmine Blackston serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8574 AFLCMC ESKC, a critical component of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing air defense, command and control, and tactical communications systems. She manages complex acquisitions centered on computer systems design services, ensuring seamless integration of embedded cybersecurity, lifecycle maintenance, and rapid software upgrades for high-priority defense platforms. Her work directly supports operational readiness by acquiring engineered solutions that enhance the resilience and adaptability of tactical information systems under evolving threat environments. She oversees end-to-end contracting cycles for mission-critical IT modernization initiatives, often involving agile development, DevSecOps frameworks, and secure cloud-enabled architectures. Blackston collaborates with a broad range of defense contractors specializing in systems integration, cybersecurity engineering, and mission-critical software development. While specific vendor relationships are not publicly enumerated, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions aligned with Air Force standards such as RMF and DoDIN APL. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls, and the ability to deliver iterative capabilities under tight operational timelines. Blackston’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects the urgency and specialized nature of the systems being acquired, where mission requirements take precedence over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her awards, vendor selection remains grounded in demonstrated technical merit and proven performance on similar defense programs. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services — encompassing systems engineering, software modernization, secure network architecture, and embedded defense computing. She procures services that enable real-time data fusion, tactical edge computing, and secure communications for airborne and ground-based platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in DoD IT modernization and cyber-resilient system design.