Audrea Feist

Audrea Feist serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. Her portfolio centers on the development, integration, and sustainment of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring operational readiness through rigorous test and evaluation infrastructure modernization. Feist specializes in complex technical procurements governed by FAR and DFARS, frequently overseeing sole-source and competitive acquisitions for mission-critical systems requiring stringent certification and compliance with DoD technical standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC, which provide specialized engineering, test equipment, and mission support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in aerospace test systems and electromagnetic compatibility solutions, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and performance accountability. Feist’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 71.4% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, while 28.6% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in the aerospace test and evaluation sector. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting her deep involvement in the acquisition of integrated avionics, flight test instrumentation, and electronic systems for military aircraft platforms. She also procures remediation services under NAICS 562910 to support environmental compliance at test ranges. Feist’s expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering and federal acquisition, ensuring that technical requirements align with regulatory and operational imperatives.