Jason C. MacFarland

Jason C. MacFarland serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), supporting the acquisition of advanced ground combat systems and enabling technologies critical to modernizing Army tactical forces. He manages complex contracting actions for armored vehicles, integrated ordnance systems, and related survivability technologies, ensuring timely fielding of mission-critical capabilities that enhance soldier lethality and battlefield mobility. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in rapid prototyping and fielding next-generation armored platforms, often coordinating across engineering, logistics, and program management teams to align contractual deliverables with operational requirements. MacFarland maintains longstanding relationships with leading defense prime contractors including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., MURTECH, INC., and BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, among others. These partnerships are primarily centered on the design, integration, and sustainment of military-grade armored vehicles and specialized maritime support assets. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle support, fostering collaborative vendor engagement to meet stringent military standards for durability, interoperability, and survivability. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on leveraging industry-wide capacity and technical maturity rather than socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing capability over certification status in mission-critical acquisitions. The bulk of his contracting activity falls under NAICS 336992 for Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, reflecting deep expertise in mechanized combat systems and associated components. An additional 25% of his portfolio involves professional technical services under NAICS 541990, supporting systems engineering, testing, and integration services essential to modernizing armored fleets. His domain expertise centers on armored vehicle platforms, survivability enhancements, and integrated weapon systems procurement within the land warfare domain.