Maj Jack Lovin

Maj Jack Lovin serves as Program Manager for the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition and sustainment of critical aerospace and space-based systems essential to national defense. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle procurement of engineering services to maintain operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications networks, and global positioning infrastructure. As a key procurement lead, Maj Lovin ensures that modernization efforts align with Air Force strategic priorities, coordinating technical requirements, contract execution, and performance oversight across complex defense programs. Maj Lovin works closely with a network of engineering service providers specializing in systems integration, mission-critical software development, and space systems sustainment. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in aerospace engineering, signal processing, and command and control architectures. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and long-term sustainment partnerships that support mission continuity and system resilience. Maj Lovin maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All his acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, ensuring broad participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small enterprises. This policy fosters a competitive, diverse vendor base and strengthens the defense industrial base by empowering small firms with niche technical capabilities in aerospace sustainment. His procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services — encompassing systems engineering, technical analysis, test and evaluation, and sustainment support for space and missile platforms. Maj Lovin’s domain expertise lies in acquiring advanced engineering solutions for satellite communications, GPS modernization, and secure command and control systems, ensuring the Air Force maintains technological superiority in contested environments.