Lindsay Jones

Lindsay Jones serves as the primary procurement lead for the FA9101 AEDC PKP Procurement Branch within the Department of the Air Force, where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical test infrastructure and advanced engineering systems essential to aerospace and hypersonic research. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex contracts, Jones ensures the sustained modernization of high-fidelity facilities including wind tunnels, propulsion test stands, and extreme-environment simulation chambers. Their work directly supports the Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s strategic goals of enhancing measurement precision, automating data acquisition, and maintaining operational readiness under extreme thermal and aerodynamic conditions. Jones typically handles large-scale, technical acquisitions involving engineering services, instrumentation, and integrated systems modernization. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Jones engages with a diverse ecosystem of defense aerospace contractors, systems integrators, and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering high-reliability, mission-critical test equipment. Their procurement approach emphasizes technical competence, past performance in extreme-environment applications, and the ability to meet stringent DoD compliance standards. Vendor partnerships are typically formed through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, with a focus on long-term sustainment and technical support capabilities. Though set-aside preferences are not currently documented, Jones operates within a procurement culture that actively encourages small business participation, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms, particularly for specialized engineering services and niche instrumentation supply. Their contracting patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals, fostering innovation through diverse vendor engagement while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Jones specializes in NAICS categories related to aerospace product and parts manufacturing, scientific research and development services, and instrumentation manufacturing. They procure advanced sensors, data acquisition systems, cryogenic and high-temperature test apparatus, and automated control systems tailored for hypersonic and supersonic testing environments, demonstrating deep technical expertise in aerospace test infrastructure procurement.