MSgt Jesse Schwarztrauber

Jesse Schwarztrauber serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure, maintenance, and logistics support services essential to sustaining air base operational readiness. He executes full-cycle contracting actions for construction, utilities, and specialized trade services, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to maintain airborne and ground support systems. His portfolio includes complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical coordination with civil engineering and facilities management teams to deliver timely, compliant solutions for aging and modernized installations. Schwarztrauber maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC, who provide specialized expertise in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and temporary shelter systems. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering rapid-response maintenance and infrastructure upgrades under demanding operational conditions. He regularly engages contractors with proven track records in military installation environments, prioritizing quality, safety, and schedule adherence. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate focus on enabling small business growth within the defense supply chain. While no set-aside remains the most frequent classification, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic intent to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition among qualified small contractors. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 327390 (Other Concrete Product Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in facility sustainment and utility infrastructure. He frequently procures services related to wiring installations, HVAC system replacements, concrete structural components, and temporary shelters, requiring technical knowledge of military construction standards and base-wide infrastructure interoperability.