SrA Derick Jones

SrA Derick Jones supports the acquisition mission of the FA9401 377 MSG PK under the Department of the Air Force, facilitating the procurement of mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Though formally unclassified in title, his role centers on managing contracts for advanced instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment essential to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. He handles complex solicitations involving electronic warfare support, sensor system modernization, and specialized technical services, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and strategic modernization priorities. Jones maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors capable of delivering specialized technical solutions in communications hardware, environmental compliance, and mission support services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and responsiveness—traits consistently demonstrated by these firms across multiple award cycles. His procurement patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 22.2% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational efficiency and socioeconomic goals without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Jones’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) and 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries), which, in this context, likely support specialized training simulations, visualization systems, or mission rehearsal environments. Additional activity in 334220 (communications equipment manufacturing) and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components) underscores his technical expertise in secure RF systems, signal processing hardware, and embedded instrumentation—domains critical to next-generation air force capabilities.