Jerome D Brown

Jerome D. Brown serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing the acquisition of professional services and technical support critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. He specializes in procurement actions involving systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. His portfolio includes a diverse range of contract types, from indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement arrangements, supporting both mission-essential capabilities and administrative infrastructure. Brown maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a pattern of collaboration with specialized technical service providers and academic research partners. These partnerships often support complex, knowledge-intensive requirements in cybersecurity, data analytics, and systems integration, where deep domain expertise and proven performance are paramount. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering stable, mission-aligned vendor ecosystems. His procurement strategy demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 39% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and over 23% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). He also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms while maintaining competitive rigor. Brown’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 423210 (Furniture Merchant Wholesalers), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 238330 (Flooring Contractors), indicating a unique blend of administrative facility support and technical services. While these categories suggest facility sustainment and logistics needs, they are strategically aligned with broader efforts to maintain mission-essential infrastructure, underscoring his ability to balance operational requirements with efficient, compliant contracting practices.