Jason W. Carter

Jason W. Carter serves as a Contract Specialist within the Air Force Test Center’s PZZC at Eglin, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to accelerate the development and validation of next-generation aerospace systems. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced aeronautical technologies, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, hypersonic system prototyping, and fifth-generation datalink integration. His portfolio focuses on mission-critical engineering services and specialized manufacturing, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that sustain air dominance. Carter works closely with technical stakeholders to align contract requirements with operational needs, applying sound acquisition strategy to high-risk, high-priority programs. His primary contractor relationships center on L1 Enterprises Incorporated, a trusted partner delivering specialized systems design and flight test support services. He frequently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in aeronautical instrumentation, avionics integration, and air transportation support operations, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Carter prioritizes vendors with proven experience in classified and controlled environments, ensuring secure, reliable execution of sensitive test and evaluation activities. Carter’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While he does not currently utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his approach emphasizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the high-acuity nature of Eglin’s advanced development missions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), each accounting for 40% of his activity, with 20% directed toward 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). He routinely procures custom software for flight simulation, sensor calibration systems, telemetry infrastructure, and integrated testbed hardware, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of guidance, navigation, and airborne systems integration.