Kenneth J. Jacob

Kenneth J. Jacob supports the operational readiness of Air Force installations through strategic procurement of critical infrastructure and facility services as part of the 94th Contracting Flight at FA6703. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, utility, and facility support contracts essential to sustaining air base environments, with a focus on energy resilience, airfield modernization, and environmental compliance. His acquisitions span design-build, performance-based service contracts, and integrated facility maintenance, ensuring mission-critical infrastructure meets DoD standards for safety, reliability, and sustainability. Jacob maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in electrical systems, site development, and facility engineering, including K.C. Electrical Construction, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, MSAB, LLC, Hollek Engineering LLC, and Federal Contracts LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in complex civil works and utility infrastructure, often leveraging performance metrics and quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with technical specifications and schedule integrity. His contracting approach emphasizes accountability, risk mitigation, and contractor performance evaluation. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jacob consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 82% of awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust, competitive vendor base while advancing socioeconomic goals through inclusive contracting. His portfolio demonstrates minimal use of full and open competition, underscoring a commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and locally based firms. His technical focus centers on NAICS 237130 (power and communication line construction), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), 561730 (landscaping services), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment), and 236220 (commercial building construction). He procures specialized services including electrical distribution upgrades, stormwater management, airfield pavement rehabilitation, and integrated landscaping systems, demonstrating deep domain expertise in military infrastructure lifecycle management.