Allen Wood

Allen Wood serves as Cyberspace Test Operations Manager at the Headquarters, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), where he leads the independent evaluation of cyber-enabled systems to ensure operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability prior to full-scale deployment. In this critical role, he oversees the planning, execution, and analysis of cyber test events for mission-critical aerospace and command-and-control technologies, directly influencing acquisition decisions by providing objective, real-world performance data. His procurement activities center on securing specialized test services, analytical tools, and engineering support required to simulate adversarial cyber environments and validate system resilience under operational conditions. Allen Wood’s contractor relationships are primarily with defense technology firms and research institutions possessing deep expertise in cyber test infrastructure, red teaming, network emulation, and systems integration. He collaborates with vendors capable of delivering high-fidelity cyber range environments, automated vulnerability assessment platforms, and data analytics frameworks tailored to Air Force operational needs. His working patterns emphasize technical rigor and mission alignment over volume, favoring partners with proven experience in classified and sensitive test environments and a demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to evolving threat landscapes. Allen Wood’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his focus remains on securing the highest technical capability regardless of vendor size, ensuring that cyber test operations are supported by the most qualified and experienced providers in the field. His primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 541712, reflecting a dedicated focus on research and development in cyberspace engineering and physical systems testing. He procures advanced cyber test instrumentation, software-defined radio systems, network traffic generators, and machine learning-driven anomaly detection tools, demonstrating deep technical expertise in cyber warfare simulation, electronic warfare integration, and mission assurance testing for next-generation Air Force platforms.