Anthony Carlisi

Anthony Carlisi serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized ordnance systems and small arms accessories under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. He plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical defense equipment, aligning acquisitions with national security requirements and statutory procurement frameworks. His portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 332994, encompassing the manufacture and supply of small arms, ammunition components, and related ordnance accessories, requiring deep technical understanding of military-grade manufacturing standards, ballistic performance specifications, and defense supply chain protocols. Carlisi maintains a disciplined contracting approach centered on a limited pool of qualified industrial base vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade production. While no single contractor dominates his award history, his engagements are typically with established manufacturers holding necessary defense certifications, including ITAR compliance, ISO 9001, and military-specification quality controls. His working relationships reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based contracts with firms capable of meeting stringent technical and delivery requirements, often involving complex source selection processes under FAR Part 15. His set-aside strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 91.7% of his acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with the specialized nature of the ordnance manufacturing sector. However, he consistently reserves 8.3% of his portfolio for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation where market capability permits. This balance ensures both operational readiness and support for the defense industrial base. Carlisi’s technical expertise lies squarely within the small arms and ordnance manufacturing domain, where he evaluates product compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD and NATO specifications. He routinely procures components ranging from precision-machined firearm parts to ammunition containment systems, requiring intimate knowledge of materials science, ballistic testing protocols, and defense logistics frameworks. His work ensures the armed forces receive reliable, interoperable, and mission-ready equipment.