Arthur C. Lowery Jr

Arthur Lowery serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8678 Aflcmc Ebay, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for developing and sustaining advanced air dominance systems. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for aerospace electronics, targeting systems, and secure satellite communications, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to enable precision strike capabilities. His portfolio centers on high-technology procurement involving sensor networks, autonomous targeting platforms, and legacy platform sustainment—particularly for systems like the QF-16. He works closely with engineering and program offices to translate technical requirements into compliant, risk-mitigated contract vehicles, including Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and firm-fixed-price arrangements. Arthur’s contractor relationships are primarily with Tier-1 defense aerospace and electronics manufacturers specializing in avionics, radar systems, and command-and-control hardware. He engages with a mix of large prime contractors and niche technology providers with deep expertise in military-grade communication protocols and embedded systems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and strict adherence to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting rapid modernization cycles. Arthur’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. While he does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his focus remains on securing mission-critical capabilities from the most technically qualified sources, regardless of business size. His primary NAICS focus is 334511, reflecting deep expertise in procuring search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems. He also regularly acquires wireless communications equipment (334220) and specialized maintenance services (811219), demonstrating a technical command over aerospace electronics, signal processing, and sustainment logistics for legacy and next-generation platforms.