Jon Sanders

Jon Sanders serves as a Contracting Officer for FA3016 502 Cons Cl within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. He specializes in the acquisition of commercial and institutional building construction services, as well as specialized communications equipment, ensuring facilities and infrastructure meet operational and safety standards. His portfolio supports the modernization of airfield systems, medical facilities, and mission-enabling infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities of resilience, technological advancement, and force sustainment. Sanders employs full and open competition alongside targeted set-asides to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-specific requirements. Jon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with demonstrated capability in facility maintenance, construction management, and integrated communications systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery. Jon demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a consistent preference for Small Business Set-Asides (40%), Women-Owned Small Businesses (20%), and 8(a) competed awards (20%). His procurement strategy actively promotes equitable access for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive integrity under FAR Part 19. He leverages set-aside authorities to expand the supplier base and enhance innovation through diverse small business participation, aligning with Department of Defense goals for inclusive contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he manages complex construction, renovation, and maintenance contracts for mission-critical facilities. He also procures specialized communications equipment under NAICS 334290, requiring technical expertise in secure, interoperable systems. Jon’s domain expertise spans facility infrastructure lifecycle management, building systems integration, and defense-specific compliance standards, ensuring all acquisitions support Air Force operational readiness and long-term sustainment objectives.