Jesse Castanon

Jesse Castanon serves as a Senior Subcontract Administrator, playing a critical role in overseeing the integrity and compliance of subcontracting arrangements across federal acquisitions. In this capacity, he ensures that prime contractors adhere to statutory and regulatory requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, particularly in the areas of small business subcontracting plans, flow-down clauses, and performance monitoring. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to promote fair competition, transparency, and accountability in the procurement lifecycle, with a focus on construction, engineering, and technical services contracts. Castanon routinely reviews and approves subcontractor agreements, conducts compliance audits, and advises prime contractors on subcontracting strategy and reporting obligations. Castanon collaborates closely with prime contractors across multiple sectors, particularly those engaged in commercial and institutional construction, heavy civil engineering, and architectural services. He maintains structured working relationships with firms that demonstrate strong subcontracting compliance histories and robust small business engagement practices. His approach emphasizes proactive communication, risk mitigation, and performance accountability, ensuring that subcontractor teams meet technical, schedule, and socioeconomic objectives. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his portfolio structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to full and open competition. This consistent emphasis on small business participation underscores his dedication to fostering equitable access to federal contracting opportunities, particularly for small businesses without preferential status. Castanon’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services). He specializes in acquisitions involving building infrastructure, site development, design-build delivery, and IT infrastructure support services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with construction management systems, facility operations, and integrated service delivery models.