Jeffrey W. Pollard Jr.

Jeffrey W. Pollard Jr. serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in the communications and electronic equipment sectors. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to secure advanced telecommunications infrastructure, broadcasting systems, and switching apparatus through compliant, transparent contracting practices. His portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of radio and television broadcasting equipment, telephone apparatus, switchgear, and audio/video systems—items essential to mission-critical communication networks. Pollard ensures all procurements adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation standards, emphasizing technical specifications, lifecycle support, and interoperability requirements. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the available data, Pollard’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for established manufacturers with proven capabilities in RF systems, telecommunications hardware, and industrial control equipment. He engages with a broad base of vendors, including both large-scale producers and specialized small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical merit and delivery reliability. His approach reflects a balanced emphasis on innovation and supply chain resilience. Pollard’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.4% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, he consistently allocates 5.6% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. His pattern suggests a preference for broad competition while maintaining statutory compliance with socioeconomic goals, without reliance on specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His technical focus centers on NAICS 334220 (radio and television broadcasting equipment), 335313 (switchgear and switchboard apparatus), and 334210 (telephone apparatus manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in wired and wireless communication systems. He routinely procures mission-ready hardware for public safety, defense, and infrastructure applications, requiring rigorous compliance with FCC, MIL-STD, and IEEE standards. His domain knowledge spans RF engineering, signal transmission, and industrial control electronics, positioning him as a specialist in mission-critical communications procurement.