Jason Ward

Jason Ward supports the FA2823 AFTC PZIO in executing mission-critical procurement activities for advanced aerospace test and evaluation systems under the Department of the Air Force. He manages acquisitions for high-precision sensing, communication, and signal intelligence instrumentation essential to avionics and electronic warfare readiness. His portfolio centers on engineering and manufacturing contracts for test platforms, electromagnetic compatibility systems, and ruggedized control hardware, ensuring the integration of next-generation measurement technologies into operational aerospace environments. Ward plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s modernization goals for test infrastructure and electromagnetic spectrum dominance. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized vendors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche manufacturers of custom test equipment, ruggedized enclosures, signal conditioning hardware, and specialized instrumentation assemblies. Ward’s contracting approach favors established small-to-mid-sized firms with proven expertise in defense-grade electronics and mechanical integration, emphasizing technical capability over scale. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 82.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the specialized nature of the required technologies. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 17.4% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, consistently engaging qualified small businesses capable of delivering complex, low-volume, high-precision components. Ward’s primary NAICS focus lies in 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), indicating a technical emphasis on precision sensors, signal control systems, and specialized hardware for explosive environment testing. His acquisitions demand rigorous compliance with MIL-STD and DO-160 standards, requiring vendors with expertise in electromagnetic shielding, thermal management, and ruggedized data acquisition systems for aerospace test ranges.