Kacey D. Jones

Kacey D. Jones serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of advanced test and evaluation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. Her portfolio focuses on the procurement of high-precision instrumentation for avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge sensing and communication technologies. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing test infrastructure and enhancing electromagnetic compatibility. Jones maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche providers with expertise in ruggedized test equipment, electromagnetic shielding, instrumentation calibration, and field-deployable measurement systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical specificity, performance-based requirements, and vendor capability validation to ensure mission-critical system reliability. Her contracting patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 64.3% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while 35.7% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising technical rigor, favoring capable small firms with proven expertise in defense-grade instrumentation. Jones’ primary NAICS focus areas include 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), underscoring her technical specialization in electronic test systems, signal analysis hardware, and calibrated measurement platforms. She routinely procures custom-built, high-reliability equipment used in live-fire testing, electromagnetic environment simulation, and real-time data acquisition for aerospace platforms.