Anthony S Quarles

Anthony S. Quarles serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for aerospace and space domain systems. He specializes in procuring advanced wireless communications equipment, satellite telecommunications infrastructure, and precision electronic test instruments essential to national defense operations. His portfolio centers on sustaining and modernizing ground- and space-based systems that enable secure, real-time command and control, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance and acquisition lifecycle management under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Quarles maintains strategic vendor relationships with a select group of contractors, including Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, though these reflect administrative or indirect support functions rather than core technical procurement. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in niche technical domains, particularly those capable of delivering ruggedized, military-spec communication hardware and calibrated instrumentation. He fosters collaborative, compliance-driven partnerships grounded in performance accountability and delivery reliability. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Quarles consistently applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 across his acquisition portfolio, ensuring equitable access for small businesses in competitive bidding. His socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes full small business inclusion without subcategorization, reflecting a deliberate commitment to broadening the defense industrial base and empowering qualified small entities to support high-stakes aerospace missions. His technical focus is concentrated in NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), accounting for 60% of his activity, followed by 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 336112 (Aircraft Manufacturing). He routinely procures RF transceivers, satellite ground terminals, signal analyzers, and secure waveform-capable radios, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD communication standards and electronic warfare-enabling technologies.