Jennifer L. Gasparich

Jennifer L. Gasparich serves as a Contracting Officer for the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning technical consulting, systems design, flight training, and air transportation support services, ensuring the timely delivery of advanced technologies and logistics solutions that enhance pilot proficiency, communications resilience, and enterprise operational agility. Her work directly supports the squadron’s strategic imperative to modernize combat and training systems through agile, compliant procurement practices aligned with Department of Defense acquisition policy. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified, Gasparich cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses specializing in defense-related technical services. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, fostering competition while ensuring access to niche expertise in aviation systems and enterprise support. She consistently engages with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions across software development, operational training, and airfield logistics, emphasizing performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. Gasparich demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 31% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business and 8(a) competed contracts. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides also feature prominently, reflecting a deliberate effort to leverage socioeconomic programs that enhance diversity in the defense industrial base. Her procurement strategy prioritizes fair competition while actively promoting vendor development among qualified small and disadvantaged firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), underscoring her technical expertise in aviation systems integration, mission planning software, and airfield operational support. She routinely procures services related to flight simulation, data analytics for pilot training, and enterprise logistics optimization, positioning her at the intersection of defense technology and aviation readiness.