Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages 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 high-accuracy measuring devices, analytical instruments, and mission-critical test systems that sustain operational readiness and scientific innovation. Smith ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals for advanced training facilities and research laboratories. He maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., all of which provide specialized engineering, instrumentation, and unmanned systems solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven technical capabilities in metrology, electro-optical systems, and laboratory automation, often engaging through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability and technical alignment with mission-specific requirements. Smith’s procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 91.7% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and performance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains limited at 8.3%, it is consistently channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate inclusion of qualified small vendors when technical requirements permit. His primary NAICS focus is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting procurement of high-precision sensors, calibration systems, and analytical devices adapted for aerospace and scientific use. He also engages with manufacturers in related categories such as electromedical apparatus and ophthalmic goods, demonstrating expertise in procuring technically complex, low-volume, high-reliability equipment for research and training environments.