La Chad Jefferson

La Chad Jefferson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the 0410 AQ HQ Contract office of the Department of the Army, responsible for executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across Army installations and deployed forces. Specializing in logistical, facility, and mission-enabling services, Jefferson manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning hospitality, transportation, security, and administrative support systems. Their work ensures seamless force support infrastructure by aligning procurement strategies with Army-wide priorities for personnel welfare and mission continuity, employing full and open competition and set-aside authorities under FAR Part 19 to meet socioeconomic objectives. Jefferson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of prime contractors including BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, BARBARICUM LLC, QUIET PROFESSIONALS, LLC, SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC, and SECOND-61 LLC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with experienced defense support vendors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity services under dynamic operational conditions. The contracting specialist prioritizes performance-based outcomes and leverages performance metrics to ensure accountability across contract lifecycles, fostering collaborative, long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jefferson consistently structures solicitations with a 53.3% total small business set-aside rate, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. While no single socioeconomic category dominates, the preference for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 underscores a strategic emphasis on inclusivity, innovation, and resilience in the contractor base, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to broaden vendor diversity. Jefferson’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 333415 for air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, with significant activity in security systems services (561621), plastics manufacturing (326199), and specialized industrial equipment. This technical profile reveals deep expertise in procuring mission-enabling hardware and infrastructure components critical to installation sustainability, with an emphasis on durability, compliance, and operational readiness in austere environments.