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 managing complex acquisitions that support advanced aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He oversees the procurement of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to maintaining operational readiness and scientific innovation. His portfolio emphasizes high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and mission-critical technical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic goals of sustaining cutting-edge analytical capabilities through compliant, efficient contracting practices. Jordan maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical providers offering advanced sensing technologies, unmanned aerial systems, and high-resolution imaging equipment. His contracting approach prioritizes technical capability and mission fit over volume, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to deliver customized solutions tailored to aerospace research and training environments. While the majority of his acquisitions—72.9%—are conducted without set-asides, Jordan demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 27.1% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business capabilities in technical service and equipment supply, ensuring broad access for qualified small firms without compromising mission requirements. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a domain expertise in embedded systems, data analytics platforms, and instrumentation control software. He regularly procures specialized hardware and software integrations supporting flight simulation, environmental monitoring, and cadet performance analytics, underscoring his technical fluency in aerospace and defense-related engineering applications.