Jordan D. Farrand

Jordan D. Farrand serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to advance airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, Farrand ensures the timely delivery of high-precision measurement and control systems critical to aerospace test and evaluation readiness. Their work directly enables modernization of test infrastructure and electromagnetic compatibility validation, overseeing contracts for specialized hardware, embedded systems, and mission-critical test equipment across the lifecycle—from prototyping to field deployment. Farrand maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche suppliers capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions for ruggedized instrumentation, RF test apparatus, and mission-specific signal conditioning systems. The contracting pattern indicates a preference for established small-to-midsize vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade fabrication and electronic systems integration, often requiring specialized certifications and compliance with MIL-STD and DO-160 standards. While the majority of acquisitions—81.8%—are conducted as full and open competitions, Farrand demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 18.2% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on cultivating capable small vendors in technical domains where innovation and agility are essential, without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. Farrand’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 339113 and 339112, indicating heavy investment in surgical and medical instrument manufacturing—reflecting the use of precision sensor and control systems in aerospace test environments. Additional activity in 334290 and 334220 underscores expertise in communications equipment, while 336413 highlights procurement of auxiliary aircraft components. Their technical domain spans electromagnetic testing, data acquisition systems, and real-time signal processing hardware, aligning procurement with advanced aerospace R&D and operational test requirements.