Jeffrey Laird

Jeffrey G. Laird serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex technical systems and components within a federal procurement environment. He executes full-cycle contracting actions, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission requirements. His work supports critical infrastructure and industrial capabilities, primarily focused on advanced manufacturing and electronic systems. Laird’s portfolio emphasizes competitively awarded, performance-based contracts that align with national technical priorities and supply chain resilience goals. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the available data, Laird engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including mid-tier manufacturers and specialized suppliers in precision engineering and electronics assembly. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of acquisitions conducted under full and open procedures. He maintains collaborative relationships with industry participants through pre-solicitation outreach and clear technical requirements, fostering a transparent and accountable procurement process. Laird’s set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward non-set-aside awards, with 93.6% of contracts awarded without socioeconomic restrictions. Nevertheless, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 5.7% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a smaller but intentional portion—0.7%—to HUBZone firms. This reflects a balanced approach: prioritizing broad competition while fulfilling statutory obligations to promote economic opportunity in underserved communities. His primary procurement focus lies in industrial manufacturing sectors, with dominant NAICS codes in Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), and Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929). He regularly acquires printed circuit assemblies, fluid power systems, and specialized wiring solutions, demonstrating technical fluency in electromechanical systems and industrial automation. Laird’s expertise enables effective evaluation of technical proposals and ensures procurement decisions align with operational performance and supply chain reliability standards.