Russell W. Jordan

Russell W. Jordan serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for procuring precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while supporting the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge analytical and operational capabilities. His portfolio primarily includes high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and technical training infrastructure, requiring deep technical evaluation and risk mitigation in science and engineering domains. Jordan maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., all of which provide advanced instrumentation, unmanned systems, and specialized laboratory solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical specificity, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical hardware and calibration services under stringent aerospace standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition—63.9% with no set-aside—he demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.1% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. He actively engages qualified small businesses in technical service and equipment supply roles, aligning with the Air Force’s broader socioeconomic goals without compromising mission readiness. His primary NAICS focus is 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting procurement of embedded software and data analysis platforms for scientific instrumentation. He also frequently acquires products under 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) for training simulators and 813110 (Religious Organizations)—a category likely tied to facility maintenance or ancillary services. His expertise lies in procuring high-precision, low-volume technical systems that support advanced education and research in aerospace science.