Jay Torgesen

Jay Torgesen serves as a key procurement lead at the W39L USA Readiness Center, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain military readiness through expert consulting and technical services. He manages the acquisition of professional and information technology services critical to training modernization, command and control system upgrades, and infrastructure sustainment. His portfolio is exclusively focused on Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and government-wide contract vehicles delivering specialized engineering, systems integration, and IT support services that enable operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned units. Torgesen ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Center’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and force readiness. His primary contractor relationship is with KPH Construction Corp, a trusted vendor delivering integrated technical and facility support services under long-term, performance-based agreements. Torgesen maintains a consistent, repeat-buy pattern with this contractor, indicating a high level of trust in their ability to deliver complex, mission-critical services under tight timelines. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and proven performance over competitive bidding, suggesting a preference for established partners with demonstrated capability in military readiness environments. Torgesen’s acquisition portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission suitability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing capability and speed of delivery in support of time-sensitive readiness objectives. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, his contracting decisions remain compliant with all federal procurement statutes. His procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting deep specialization in IT modernization, systems engineering, and mission support services. He procures services including network infrastructure management, cybersecurity integration, training simulation systems, and data analytics platforms tailored to Army readiness requirements, demonstrating expertise in defense-focused information technology domains.