Jessica Simon

Jessica Simon serves as Flight Chief – Commodities at the FA4625 509th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the planning, solicitation, and award of mission-enabling commodity contracts critical to base operational readiness. Her role centers on acquiring specialized goods and services that sustain airpower infrastructure, including technical equipment, facility support systems, and logistics-enabling supplies. She manages a diverse acquisition portfolio aligned with Air Force installation sustainment priorities, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while integrating strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supply chain resilience and mission flexibility. Jessica maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of construction, transportation, IT solutions, and specialized equipment procurement, indicating a preference for vendors with proven performance in government compliance, rapid response capabilities, and technical adaptability. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on vendors capable of delivering integrated, mission-critical commodities under tight operational timelines and stringent security protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jessica consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 56% of her awards designated for small businesses. She also actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster socioeconomic diversity and expand the pool of qualified, certified vendors. Her contracting approach aligns with Department of the Air Force goals to increase small business engagement while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315990 (apparel accessories) and 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical testing), indicating specialized demand for niche technical components and protective gear used in operational environments. Additional activity in 238390 (building finishing) and 722310 (food service contracting) underscores her role in supporting both infrastructure maintenance and quality-of-life services essential to sustained base operations. Her expertise spans technical, logistical, and facility-related commodities, positioning her as a key enabler of Air Force installation resilience.