Jay C Willingham

Jay C. Willingham serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency procurement policies, facilitating timely and legally sound contract actions that support mission-critical operations. His portfolio typically includes a broad range of services and professional support contracts, with a focus on delivering high-integrity, risk-managed outcomes through competitive and transparent processes. Willingham is known for his meticulous approach to documentation, source selection, and post-award oversight, ensuring accountability and value for taxpayer dollars. In his procurement activities, Jay C. Willingham engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses, fostering competitive environments that drive innovation and performance. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, his approach emphasizes open competition and fair opportunity, encouraging broad participation across industry segments. He maintains professional, arms-length relationships with vendors, prioritizing compliance, ethical conduct, and performance-based outcomes over vendor familiarity or historical patterns. Willingham’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition and efficiency rather than reserving opportunities for specific socioeconomic categories. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his work remains fully aligned with small business goals through unrestricted competitions that allow small businesses to compete on equal footing. His procurement activities span a wide array of professional services, though specific NAICS codes are not available. His expertise lies in acquiring complex, non-personal services requiring technical oversight, including consulting, logistics support, and administrative services. Willingham demonstrates proficiency in managing performance-based contracts, statement of work development, and outcome-oriented acquisition strategies across diverse operational domains.