Jason E. Shields

Jason E. Shields supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution mission by managing acquisition initiatives that ensure the reliable storage, handling, and distribution of critical defense materiel. Though his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on logistics infrastructure, technical equipment, and IT-enabled supply chain services essential to operational readiness. He oversees contracts for warehousing systems, packaging standards for hazardous materials, and facility management solutions that sustain DLA’s global distribution network. His work directly enables the agency’s strategic priorities in supply chain resilience and modernization, with a focus on technical and operational procurement domains that support military logistics readiness. Shields maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including CONSTRUCTICON CORP, SOUZA CONSTRUCTION, INC., and MARTINEZ SERVICES, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility construction, maintenance, and logistics support services. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on experienced, non-small business contractors capable of executing complex, mission-critical infrastructure and technical projects under tight operational timelines. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagement and performance-based contract management, indicating a focus on reliability and compliance with defense logistics standards. His procurement portfolio exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation remains secondary, he does allocate 13.3% of awards under Total Small Business Set-Asides, consistent with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but not dominant commitment to socioeconomic contracting. There is no evidence of targeted use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, suggesting his primary emphasis is on capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic categorization. Shields’ primary NAICS focus lies in computer-related services, particularly Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), alongside manufacturing categories such as Audio and Video Equipment (334310) and Computer Peripheral Equipment (334118). His technical domain expertise centers on IT infrastructure, digital logistics systems, and specialized electronic equipment used in defense warehousing and distribution operations, reflecting a strong alignment with modernization efforts in automated supply chain management.