Brian Finerty

Brian Finerty serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in acquiring precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems essential to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His procurement portfolio focuses on high-accuracy measuring devices, laboratory instrumentation, and aircraft subsystems that support operational readiness and facility modernization. Finerty manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical technical specifications. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, LAVISION, INC., TEAL DRONES INC., BERNARD CAP, LLC, and BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC. These contractors provide advanced sensing technologies, unmanned aerial systems, calibration equipment, and mission-specific instrumentation tailored to aerospace testing and training environments. Finerty’s procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, reliability, and long-term support, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate deep domain expertise in scientific and defense-grade applications. While the majority of his acquisitions—81.8%—are conducted without set-asides, Finerty maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 18.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, prioritizing technical merit while actively engaging qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche, high-performance solutions. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring his specialization in scientific instrumentation. He also regularly procures equipment under 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting his technical alignment with aerospace systems and training infrastructure modernization.