Anthony Owens

Anthony Owens serves as a Contract Officer within the FA8773 Acc 38 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions supporting cyberspace operations, space security, and advanced IT infrastructure. His portfolio centers on procuring technical services that enable formalized cyber training, secure communications systems, and facility support for classified computing environments. Owens plays a pivotal role in ensuring acquisition alignment with Air Force readiness objectives, executing complex contract actions under FAR and DFARS frameworks to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions for high-tempo operational domains. He maintains a primary contracting relationship with Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, a trusted vendor delivering specialized cyber operations support and mission-critical system integration. Owens consistently engages with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in defense-grade cybersecurity and training infrastructure, favoring partners with proven experience in DoD environments and secure development lifecycles. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and sustained vendor accountability to ensure mission continuity. Owens demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of his awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting a deliberate effort to leverage veteran-owned capabilities in cyber and IT support roles. The remaining 75% of his acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes mission effectiveness while actively promoting socioeconomic goals. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541512 (Computer Training), underscoring his specialization in end-to-end cyber infrastructure design, network security architecture, and formalized operational training programs. He routinely procures services related to cyber range development, secure cloud enablement, instructor-led cyber warfare training, and tailored simulation environments, positioning him at the intersection of defense technology and workforce readiness.