Jessica Foster

Jessica Foster serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing acquisitions critical to aerospace logistics modernization and platform sustainment. She manages a specialized portfolio focused on the procurement of advanced aircraft parts, auxiliary equipment, and mission-critical manufacturing systems under NAICS 336413. Her work directly supports the Air Force Materiel Command’s mission to enhance operational readiness through engineering innovation, automated maintenance workflows, and next-generation material handling infrastructure. Foster handles full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. She maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders including General Electric Company, ACC3 International Incorporated, U.S. Materials Handling Corporation, ANSYS Government Initiatives Inc, and Warehouse One, Inc., partnering with firms capable of delivering high-reliability aerospace components, simulation-driven maintenance solutions, and automated logistics systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and rapid delivery of mission-essential hardware and software integrations, often requiring specialized certifications and defense-grade quality standards. Foster’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the aerospace manufacturing sector. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business participation where technical requirements permit, fostering a diverse supplier base capable of meeting stringent Air Force standards. Her primary technical focus lies within NAICS 336413, specializing in the procurement of non-standard aircraft components, auxiliary systems, and integrated manufacturing equipment essential to sustaining legacy and next-generation Air Force platforms. She routinely engages with vendors offering precision machining, avionics integration, and digital twin-enabled maintenance solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of aerospace logistics and advanced manufacturing.