Brandon A. Gibson

Brandon A. Gibson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of critical test and evaluation systems essential to aerospace mission readiness. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of advanced sensing, communication, and instrumentation technologies used in avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms. Gibson plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely delivery of high-precision measurement and control systems that support the modernization of test infrastructure and the sustainment of next-generation aerospace capabilities. He handles a mix of service, construction, and technical integration contracts, often coordinating with engineering and operational teams to align procurement outcomes with mission-critical requirements. Gibson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized engineering services, facility upgrades, and mission-critical instrumentation. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear deliverables and stringent quality controls. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 90% of acquisitions open to full and open competition, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he maintains a consistent 10% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising operational urgency or technical rigor. Gibson’s primary NAICS focus includes Custom Computer Programming Services, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Industrial Building Construction, Other Building Equipment Contractors, and Caterers—indicating a diverse acquisition portfolio that supports both high-tech avionics integration and facility sustainment. His expertise spans the procurement of embedded software systems, specialized test equipment, and infrastructure upgrades critical to maintaining electromagnetic and signal integrity across Air Force test ranges.