Jack Lingle

Jack Lingle serves as a Contract Specialist within the 0408 AQ HQ Contracting Supply unit of the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain expeditionary force readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for logistical, operational, and infrastructure support services in theater environments, with a focus on air mobility, forward base security, and equipment leasing. Lingle specializes in complex, time-sensitive contracts that enable rapid deployment and sustainment of combat and support operations, ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Army-specific procurement policies. Lingle cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses, specialty manufacturers, and service providers capable of delivering niche capabilities in high-threat, austere environments. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing specialized expertise in military logistics, field equipment maintenance, and expeditionary catering. His working patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive partnerships that can adapt to dynamic operational requirements, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and task-order contracting mechanisms. Lingle demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to expand opportunities for underrepresented vendors. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build a resilient, diversified supplier base capable of meeting urgent operational demands. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 562998 for specialized waste management services supporting forward operating bases, 532412 for construction and mining equipment leasing, 332919 for specialized metal fittings used in field infrastructure, and 722320 for expeditionary catering solutions. This unique blend of technical domains underscores his expertise in procuring non-traditional but mission-critical services that sustain troop readiness in austere, deployed environments.