Jerry M. Tanner

Jerry M. Tanner serves as Chief, Enterprise Sourcing for the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where he leads strategic acquisition initiatives to sustain airpower readiness through the procurement of mission-critical technology, training, and logistics support services. In this role, he oversees enterprise-wide sourcing strategies that ensure operational agility across combat, training, and sustainment domains, with a focus on modernizing flight systems, communications infrastructure, and pilot proficiency tools. His portfolio encompasses complex, high-impact contracts requiring technical rigor and supply chain resilience, aligning procurement outcomes directly with Air Force modernization priorities. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Tanner’s procurement approach emphasizes building durable vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions tailored to aerospace and defense environments. He fosters collaborative relationships with both large-tier integrators and specialized small businesses, prioritizing innovation, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and lifecycle support capabilities essential to maintaining operational continuity. Tanner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 66.7% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses across diverse categories. His office consistently leverages small business set-asides to cultivate a resilient, competitive supplier base, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to enhance innovation and workforce development through inclusive contracting. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors) and 337122 (Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing), indicating a unique operational need for specialized facility infrastructure and non-military-grade furnishings within training, administrative, or support facilities. These categories suggest a focus on enabling mission-enabling environments—such as pilot training centers or logistics hubs—where ergonomic, durable, and compliant interior systems contribute to readiness and personnel welfare. His expertise lies in bridging seemingly non-traditional procurement categories with critical defense infrastructure requirements.