Jeffrey A. Schmidt

Jeffrey A. Schmidt serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical capabilities for cyberspace operations, space security, and secure IT infrastructure. His procurement activities center on supporting high-tempo cyber and space training environments, including the acquisition of specialized aircraft components, analytical instrumentation, and secure computing systems. Schmidt manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific acquisition policies while aligning procurements with national defense priorities. His primary contractor relationships are dominated by Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a key partner in delivering advanced aviation and cyber-enabled hardware systems. Schmidt maintains a consistent, performance-driven engagement model with this vendor, often leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for complex, technical deliverables. While he works primarily with large, established defense contractors, his procurement framework remains open to qualified small businesses, reflecting a balanced approach to vendor diversity and mission readiness. Schmidt’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base. His contracting patterns show minimal use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification unless explicitly mission-justified. His NAICS focus is overwhelmingly on 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring his specialization in procuring avionics, mission systems, and embedded cyber hardware. He also regularly acquires analytical laboratory instruments, computer systems design services, engineering support, and electronic components—all essential to sustaining secure, high-performance computing environments for Air Force cyber and space operations.