Brett Burdyshaw

1st Lt. Brett Burdyshaw serves as a contracting officer within the Department of Defense, specializing in satellite telecommunications acquisitions to support national security communications infrastructure. In his role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational requirements. His portfolio centers on secure, high-bandwidth satellite communication systems that enable tactical data transmission, remote sensing, and global command and control capabilities, making him a key enabler of expeditionary and strategic military operations. Burdyshaw works with a broad spectrum of defense contractors and systems integrators specializing in satellite payload development, ground station infrastructure, and secure waveform technologies. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with Tier-1 defense aerospace firms and niche technology providers possessing ITAR and FedRAMP compliance credentials. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and stringent cybersecurity standards, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering resilient, next-generation space-based communications solutions. His procurement activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness above all other criteria. While he does not routinely target 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach aligns with Department of Defense directives requiring maximum feasible competition for critical national security systems. Burdyshaw’s primary NAICS focus is 517410—Satellite Telecommunications—where he procures end-to-end space communication systems, including transponders, uplink/downlink equipment, frequency management services, and satellite network operations support. His technical expertise spans L-band, X-band, and Ka-band systems, encrypted waveform protocols, and space-based networking architectures, positioning him as a specialist in secure, resilient space communications for defense and intelligence missions.