Jaime Compean

Jaime A. Compean serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4419 agency, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and maintenance support services essential to air base operational readiness. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions for complex procurements involving facility systems, aerospace support equipment, and specialized industrial maintenance capabilities. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperatives to modernize base utilities, sustain aircraft maintenance systems, and ensure resilient logistical infrastructure through compliant, efficient, and mission-focused contracting practices. Compean maintains a consistent working relationship with COORDINATED DEFENSE SUPPLY SYSTEMS, INC., a key vendor providing specialized fabricated metal products and industrial equipment solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical precision, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. He frequently engages with manufacturers and specialty trade contractors capable of delivering custom-engineered components and maintenance services aligned with Air Force technical specifications and sustainment requirements. Compean’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 98.3% of awards issued under no set-aside status. While small business participation is limited, he occasionally utilizes Local Area Set-Aside authorities under FAR 26.2 to support regional economic development and enhance supply chain resilience near critical air base operations. His socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a pragmatic focus on mission necessity over mandatory set-asides, prioritizing capability and availability over socioeconomic categorization. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337215 (showcase, partition, shelving, and locker manufacturing), 332216 (saw blade and handtool manufacturing), 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), and 238990 (other specialty trade contractors). These reflect deep technical expertise in procuring custom metal fabrications, precision tools, and maintenance services for aerospace and facility systems, ensuring compatibility with Air Force engineering standards and operational durability requirements.