Anquanette Lasha Figueroa

Anquanette Figueroa serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced test and evaluation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence instrumentation, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications. Her work directly supports the modernization of airborne and ground-based sensing infrastructure, enabling the Air Force to maintain operational superiority through cutting-edge test and measurement capabilities. Figueroa maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical providers capable of delivering custom-built instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and mission-critical support systems. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contracting to ensure system interoperability and reliability in complex operational environments. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with equal portions of contracts awarded under total small business set-asides and open competitions. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation through small business participation while maintaining access to specialized technical capabilities. She actively engages with small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, prioritizing capability over size when mission requirements demand it. Figueroa’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and Other Building Equipment Contractors, indicating deep engagement with defense-grade electronics, sensor integration, and facility support systems for test ranges. Her expertise lies in procuring ruggedized, high-fidelity measurement systems used in electromagnetic testing, signal analysis, and avionics validation, aligning closely with the AFTC PZIO’s mission to sustain aerospace test infrastructure excellence.