Jason T. Neering

Jason Neering serves as a secondary contracting professional within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s FA8224 organization, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical aerospace systems and mission-critical infrastructure. He plays a key role in executing complex acquisitions for aircraft components, ground support equipment, and precision instrumentation, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contract actions. His work centers on technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts aligned with Air Force maintenance and modernization priorities, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with system lifecycle needs. Neering maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including Software Technology Institute, Inc. and Deftec Corporation, both of which provide advanced technical services, avionics support, and specialized manufacturing solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in aerospace systems integration, electronic repair, and mission-critical instrumentation. These partnerships are typically sustained through multiple award vehicles and task-order contracts, indicating a focus on reliability, technical continuity, and long-term performance. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but active use of 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Neering consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting goals, integrating small business capabilities into the broader supply chain for aerospace sustainment. Neering’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 336413 and 336419, covering aircraft and guided missile parts manufacturing, alongside 811210 for electronic repair and maintenance and 811219 for precision equipment servicing. His technical domain expertise spans avionics refurbishment, coating systems, and auxiliary aerospace equipment, reflecting a deep alignment with Air Force maintenance and readiness objectives.