Jacob M Cross

Jacob M. Cross serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain aerospace readiness and installation infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced communications systems, avionics components, and industrial maintenance services essential to Air Force operational capabilities. His acquisitions span complex technical domains including electronic warfare support, surveillance instrumentation, and facility-based equipment repair, ensuring alignment with modernization priorities and regulatory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Cross maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and SYSMEX AMERICA, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in specialized aerospace maintenance, precision instrumentation, and certified industrial servicing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaboration with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid turnaround requirements. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating active support for small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Cross consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures compliance with socioeconomic program requirements where applicable, reinforcing the Air Force’s broader inclusion objectives. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 811310 (industrial machinery repair), 336413 (other aircraft parts manufacturing), and 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing). These categories reflect his deep engagement with the maintenance, integration, and production of mission-critical avionics, surveillance systems, and secure communication hardware, positioning him as a key enabler of Air Force technological resilience and operational continuity.