Jessica L. Horst

Jessica L. Horst serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Lad Contr Office under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of critical industrial maintenance, specialized manufacturing, and technical support services essential to sustaining Army platforms. Her portfolio centers on ensuring operational readiness through the procurement of high-value mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, including repair, overhaul, and modernization of mission-critical equipment. She executes complex contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, often utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based service contracts to meet dynamic readiness requirements. Horst maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including FIBER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CRW CORP, FERRELLGAS, L.P., and EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC., who provide specialized industrial services ranging from precision machining to gas system maintenance and technical logistics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, quality assurance, and compliance with military specifications, fostering reliable supply chains for time-sensitive maintenance operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Horst consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, directing approximately 60% of her acquisitions to small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses in technical service sectors, with frequent use of competitive set-asides to promote equitable access and innovation among qualified vendors. Her primary NAICS focus includes 541990 (professional and technical services), 325120 (industrial gas manufacturing), 332710 (machine shops), 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), and 332216 (saw blade and handtool manufacturing). These reflect deep expertise in procuring precision-engineered components, maintenance services for heavy equipment, and specialized industrial systems that directly support Army platform sustainment and readiness.