Steven P. Jeffers

Steven P. Jeffers serves as a key procurement lead within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain aerospace readiness and operational continuity. He oversees the acquisition of specialized aircraft components, avionics systems, and mission-enabling infrastructure, ensuring timely delivery of technical solutions that support flight operations, training platforms, and base sustainment. His portfolio centers on high-precision equipment and training systems critical to airpower maintenance and workforce development, aligning directly with the squadron’s mandate to enable air combat effectiveness through agile and compliant contracting. Jeffers maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These relationships reflect a strategic focus on vendors capable of delivering niche technical solutions—from industrial welding and electronic control systems to advanced training platforms and facility support services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance and mission alignment. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to engage small businesses with proven capabilities in technical domains. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive strategy to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission requirements. Jeffers’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611420 (Computer Training) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in acquiring advanced simulation systems, avionics calibration tools, and technical training platforms. His work supports the integration of next-generation control systems and workforce upskilling initiatives essential to maintaining Air Force technological superiority.