Adam C. Berlew

Adam C. Berlew serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring alignment with aerospace mission readiness objectives. His acquisitions focus on specialized test and evaluation infrastructure, including measurement systems, control hardware, and field-deployable instrumentation, supporting the modernization of defense test ranges and operational readiness capabilities. Berlew maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with niche expertise in ruggedized electronics, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and mission-critical packaging and integration services. His contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and reliability, often engaging firms with proven experience in defense-grade hardware and field support systems. His procurement pattern shows a strong preference for open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 22.2% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. He actively leverages the small business ecosystem to source specialized capabilities while maintaining flexibility for complex, non-traditional vendors. Berlew’s primary NAICS focus includes Packing and Crating (488991), reflecting the need for secure, military-spec packaging of sensitive test equipment, alongside niche areas such as specialized repair services (811219) and commercial facility support (721110, 611699), which underpin field operations and training logistics. His expertise lies in procuring mission-enabling goods and services that bridge commercial innovation with stringent DoD technical standards.