Antonio Pegram

Antonio Pegram serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions essential to airborne operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical infrastructure, maintenance services, and specialized support systems, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and sustainment requirements. His role is central to maintaining the operational integrity of air bases through timely and compliant procurement of hardware, software, and service-based capabilities that directly support aircrew training and mission-critical communications. Pegram maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche technical providers, specialized maintenance firms, and small business innovators delivering precision equipment repair, training system integration, and facility support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors capable of rapid response and technical adaptability in dynamic operational environments. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Pegram prioritizes small business participation, with 83.3% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capability among small, often non-traditional defense contractors, enabling broader innovation and resilience in the supply chain. His contracting patterns consistently favor firms certified under small business programs, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to inclusive economic growth. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 811121 (automotive repair), 811210 (electronic equipment repair), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), 237110 (water and sewer infrastructure), and 561730 (landscaping services). This eclectic mix underscores the broad operational footprint of his unit, where mission support extends beyond traditional defense systems to include facility sustainment, precision maintenance, and integrated logistics infrastructure.