Jonathan Bertsch

Jonathan Bertsch serves as a key procurement lead within Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and enhance enterprise-wide operational efficiency. He manages a diverse portfolio of professional services contracts focused on IT modernization, administrative consulting, and technical support solutions that enable seamless DoD-wide functions. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s digital transformation priorities, emphasizing system integration, data-driven decision support, and infrastructure optimization through expert consulting and technology-enabled services. Bertsch maintains enduring relationships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, GUIDEHOUSE INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in enterprise IT services, management consulting, and facility modernization. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure continuity, compliance, and mission readiness across critical DoD administrative functions. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 89.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced commitment to both mission effectiveness and broad market engagement. Bertsch’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with significant activity in administrative management consulting (541611) and professional technical services (541990). He routinely acquires IT systems design, enterprise software integration, data analytics support, and facility modernization services, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of defense administration and digital transformation. His work ensures that WHS delivers scalable, secure, and mission-critical support to the broader Department of Defense enterprise.