Ryan A. Jessee

Ryan A. Jessee supports the procurement mission of the 7th Contracting Division (FA4661) under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing Air Force installation infrastructure. His work ensures the operational readiness of garrison and expeditionary sites by overseeing contracts for facility maintenance, utility systems, airfield support, and mission-enabling services. He handles a diverse portfolio of procurement actions spanning construction, engineering, and technical services, aligning with the Air Force’s long-term resilience goals. Jessee operates within a framework that prioritizes mission-critical delivery while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and strategic infrastructure modernization directives. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Jessee cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized maintenance firms, infrastructure contractors, and niche manufacturers of aircraft support equipment. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based service delivery models, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task order mechanisms to respond dynamically to installation-level needs. He maintains a collaborative relationship with both large-capacity contractors and highly specialized small businesses, ensuring technical precision and rapid response capability across diverse operational environments. Jessee demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 59% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and enhance competition. His portfolio consistently prioritizes non-set-aside awards alongside small business set-asides, indicating a balanced approach that values both scalability and socioeconomic impact. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, the high rate of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to expand vendor diversity and strengthen the industrial base supporting Air Force infrastructure. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), landscaping services (561730), and other aircraft parts manufacturing (336413), reflecting a technical domain centered on facility sustainment, environmental management, and auxiliary aviation support systems. He regularly acquires services related to HVAC maintenance, utility network upgrades, airfield surface care, and non-automotive equipment repair, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of civil engineering and military operational requirements.