Jeff Ausenbaugh

Jeff Ausenbaugh serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8102 Aflcmc Hbk, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing air domain capabilities. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical systems including aeronautical navigation, command and control infrastructure, and air traffic modernization platforms. His portfolio centers on engineering services, systems integration, and operational support contracts essential to maintaining air superiority and readiness. Ausenbaugh ensures compliance with DoD acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with strategic modernization goals for air force-wide systems. His primary contractor relationship is with BETTER DIRECT, LLC, a trusted vendor delivering specialized security systems and facilities management services. He maintains a consistent, performance-driven partnership with this contractor, often awarding task orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles for technical support and systems maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and mission continuity, favoring established vendors with proven track records in defense-critical environments. Ausenbaugh’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. His approach prioritizes mission outcomes, ensuring that contract awards are driven by technical merit, past performance, and operational readiness rather than socioeconomic targeting. His primary NAICS focus is on 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting his oversight of physical and cyber-physical security infrastructure for air operations centers, and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), indicating deep involvement in IT infrastructure support, data center operations, and mission-critical computing environments. He specializes in procuring integrated systems that combine physical security, network resilience, and real-time monitoring capabilities essential to modern air operations.