Jason R. Longo

Jason R. Longo serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced communications, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation, award, and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and national security objectives. Longo specializes in procuring complex technical systems that enhance operational resilience, with a focus on radio and wireless infrastructure, signal testing equipment, and mission-enabling hardware essential to air operations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade electronics, systems integration, and specialized engineering services. Longo’s approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations, fostering collaborative, long-term vendor engagements grounded in technical reliability and mission readiness. Longo demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand small business participation in high-impact defense procurements. An additional 12.5% are designated as HUBZone set-asides, underscoring his support for economically distressed communities. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility and compliance, reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to leverage diverse vendor capabilities. His primary NAICS focus lies in 334515 for instrumentation manufacturing related to electrical signal testing, complemented by targeted procurements in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems (238220), as well as niche categories including pest control and farm machinery. While seemingly disparate, these reflect the diverse infrastructure and support needs of forward-operating bases, demonstrating his ability to manage cross-domain acquisition challenges with precision and regulatory rigor.