Robert Peter Jefferis

Robert Peter Jefferis serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA9401 377 Msg Pk, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced aerospace and defense systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, electronic warfare components, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment. Jefferis ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the Air Force’s modernization priorities in sensor systems and mission support services. He routinely handles complex, technically demanding solicitations requiring specialized engineering and manufacturing expertise. Jefferis maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in defense-grade electronics, environmental compliance, secure data transmission, and precision manufacturing. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical validation, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven reliability in high-stakes operational environments. A significant portion of Jefferis’s portfolio—43.5%—is allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to expanding small business participation in national defense procurement. While no single socioeconomic category dominates, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on fostering innovation and resilience through diverse supplier engagement. His primary NAICS focus areas include 326199 (plastics product manufacturing for ruggedized enclosures), 325998 (specialty chemical formulations for defense applications), 334517 (irradiation apparatus for calibration and testing), 561621 (security systems services), and 333517 (machine tool manufacturing for precision components). These reflect deep technical expertise in procuring mission-enabling hardware and support services critical to Air Force operational readiness and systems sustainment.