Joonpil Hwang

A1C Joonpil Hwang serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing the acquisition of professional services critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. He executes full lifecycle contracting for complex technical and administrative support requirements, with a focus on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics. His role ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital infrastructure. Hwang routinely handles competitive and sole-source acquisitions for high-priority, mission-essential services that support Air Force modernization initiatives. Hwang maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a balanced approach between industry partners and academic research entities. He engages with firms offering specialized technical expertise in custom software development, cybersecurity solutions, and analytical services, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and basic ordering agreements to ensure agile responsiveness. His procurement patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based partnerships that foster innovation and mission adaptability. Hwang’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 28.6% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach ensures equitable access for qualified small businesses through transparent competition and clear evaluation criteria. His primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 519190 (Other Information Services), reflecting a deep specialization in IT modernization, data analytics, and enterprise software solutions. He also procures administrative support services under 721110 and 532420, indicating a broad operational scope that bridges technical and logistical needs across the Air Force’s mission ecosystem.