Jessica L. Oster

Capt Jessica L. Oster serves as a contracting officer within the FA8672 Aflcmc Ebdm, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for the lifecycle management of precision-guided munitions and advanced weapon systems. She plays a central role in executing acquisitions that support the modernization of the Small Diameter Bomb family and next-generation ordnance technologies. Her portfolio encompasses full-spectrum procurement activities—from research and development to production and sustainment—ensuring technical readiness and operational superiority for air dominance missions. Capt Oster manages complex, mission-critical contracts requiring stringent compliance with defense acquisition regulations and technical specifications for high-performance munitions systems. Capt Oster collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors specializing in aerospace engineering, ammunition manufacturing, and advanced ordnance R&D. She engages with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in guided munitions integration, electro-optical systems, and explosive ordnance disposal technologies, as well as specialized subcontractors in guidance, navigation, and control subsystems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting rigorous military standards and rapid fielding timelines. Capt Oster’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions are driven by technical capability, production capacity, and mission urgency rather than socioeconomic classifications. This approach ensures that the most qualified industrial partners—regardless of business size or certification—are selected to meet urgent operational needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332993 (ammunition manufacturing), 336411 (aircraft manufacturing), and 541712/541715 (physical and engineering R&D), reflecting her specialization in precision-guided munitions development, airborne delivery systems, and advanced warhead technologies. She routinely procures guidance kits, insensitive munitions, autonomous targeting systems, and integrated weapon subsystems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in ordnance engineering and defense systems integration.