Jerry B. Smith

Jerry B. Smith serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His portfolio centers on procuring high-accuracy analytical devices and mission-critical technical infrastructure to sustain operational readiness and facility modernization. Smith ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic priorities in scientific advancement and educational capability enhancement. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., each recognized for expertise in advanced measurement systems, unmanned aerial systems, and laboratory instrumentation. Smith fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships with these firms, prioritizing technical capability, quality assurance, and delivery reliability in high-stakes environments. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation and technical evaluation to ensure acquisition of mission-suitable solutions. Smith demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 54.5% of awards issued under no set-aside, while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (27.3%), 8(a) competed awards (9.1%), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (9.1%). His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to integrate diverse small business capabilities into complex technical acquisitions without compromising mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus is on 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision measuring and control devices for scientific and engineering applications. He also regularly acquires related systems under 334519 and occasionally supports ancillary services such as landscaping and environmental compliance, underscoring the multifaceted nature of sustaining a premier military education and research facility.