Jerry L. Sauder

Jerry L. Sauder serves as a Contract Specialist with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized aerospace support, including aircraft components, avionics, facility infrastructure, and logistics services essential to base operations and training readiness. His portfolio spans construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts, ensuring timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and Air Force procurement policies. Sauder maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, combining established industry performers with niche providers capable of delivering specialized technical and construction services. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a focus on quality assurance, compliance, and mission alignment across diverse vendor types. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 58.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation. He regularly utilizes 8(a) competed contracts (25.0%) and implements HUBZone and total small business set-asides (8.3% each), demonstrating alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for certified disadvantaged and geographically targeted firms. Sauder’s primary NAICS focus areas include Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Roofing Contractors (238160), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), and Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills (314999). This reflects his expertise in procuring both infrastructure and specialized support services critical to sustaining Air Force installations and operational environments, blending civil engineering with niche technical supply chain needs.