Zachary L. Jacobs

Zachary L. Jacobs serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining installation infrastructure and enabling mission-critical aviation operations. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, maintenance, and logistical support services essential to airfield and facility resilience. His portfolio includes complex acquisitions for specialized equipment, technical systems, and facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in modernization and operational readiness. Jacobs maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, firms that deliver specialized engineering, geospatial analysis, and infrastructure support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical precision, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting the Air Force’s stringent operational standards. He frequently engages contractors with proven experience in aerospace-support environments, prioritizing reliability, rapid response, and compliance with military specifications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Jacobs consistently structures procurements to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with nearly half of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach between open competitions and targeted set-asides, ensuring competitive rigor while advancing broader DoD socioeconomic goals. His procurement focus centers on niche manufacturing sectors, particularly NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts), 334519 (measuring and controlling devices), 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 333923 (overhead crane systems), and 314910 (textile bag and canvas mills). This reflects deep technical expertise in procuring specialized components critical to airfield safety, communications infrastructure, material handling, and protective gear—domains requiring precise engineering and military-certified production capabilities.