Jeremy Peppler

Jeremy Peppler serves as a Supervisory Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical professional services to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission analytics. His role involves strategic planning, source selection, and contract administration for complex, high-stakes procurements that directly support Air Force technological advancement and mission resilience. Peppler ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting decisions with the agency’s strategic modernization priorities. Peppler maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a preference for established partners with proven expertise in technical consulting and applied research. His contracting patterns indicate sustained collaboration with organizations capable of delivering specialized engineering services, custom software development, and IT facility management. These partnerships are typically formed through competitive, full-and-open solicitations, emphasizing technical merit, past performance, and institutional capability over transactional vendor relationships. Peppler’s procurement strategy reflects a consistent commitment to full-and-open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. While small business participation is not structurally prioritized in his portfolio, his approach ensures equitable access through transparent, merit-based evaluations under FAR Part 15 procedures. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services). He specializes in acquiring advanced IT solutions, including cloud-enabled analytics platforms, secure network operations, and tailored software systems that support Air Force command, control, and intelligence missions. His domain expertise centers on enterprise-scale technical services requiring rigorous security compliance and systems integration capabilities.