Jesse M. Capik

Jesse M. Capik serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4417 1 Socons within the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced communications, aeronautical navigation, and integrated base defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—Capik ensures alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and national defense standards. His portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of radio and wireless communications equipment, secure data transmission systems, and mission-enabling infrastructure, supporting operational resilience across deployed and garrisoned air operations. Capik maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications hardware, tactical infrastructure, and specialized logistics support. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in rigorous oversight and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Capik prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for over 56% of his awarded contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base. He actively supports Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with set-asides consistently exceeding 7% combined, and occasionally utilizes 8(a) competed pathways to promote economic inclusion within the defense industrial base. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334220 and 334290, reflecting deep engagement in the manufacturing and integration of radio, television, and wireless communications equipment. He also regularly procures related infrastructure such as secure enclosures and specialized mounting systems under 337214 and 337215, demonstrating technical fluency in both electronic systems and physical deployment environments critical to air operations.