Jessica Baker

Jessica Baker supports the procurement mission of the FA4855 27 SoCons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, managing complex acquisitions essential to sustaining air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She oversees contracts for mission-critical facility systems, including HVAC, communications infrastructure, and wastewater treatment modernization, ensuring alignment with Air Force resilience standards. Her work bridges technical requirements with acquisition compliance, facilitating timely delivery of engineering services and construction support to maintain high-readiness operational environments. Baker maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering integrated technical and construction services for defense installations. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, particularly for specialized systems requiring compliance with military environmental and security standards. She engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, prioritizing technical capability and past performance in evaluation criteria. A strong advocate for small business participation, Baker consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 75% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She also supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance community-based economic resilience. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access to defense opportunities while maintaining mission-critical performance thresholds. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), 237130 (power and communication line construction), and 333415 (commercial HVAC equipment manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems and infrastructure modernization. She regularly procures engineered solutions for climate control, secure communications conduits, and integrated building automation systems, requiring precise technical specifications and compliance with DoD energy and sustainability mandates.