Brian T. Zavertnik

Brian T. Zavertnik serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced test and evaluation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-precision instrumentation, avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and national defense priorities. His acquisitions support the modernization of airborne and ground-based sensing infrastructure, with a focus on integrating next-generation measurement, control, and communication systems essential to flight testing and electromagnetic spectrum dominance. Zavertnik maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in ruggedized instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and mission-critical system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, reliability, and responsiveness, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors capable of supporting complex, high-stakes aerospace test environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Zavertnik consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, agile supplier base capable of meeting the niche technical demands of aerospace test systems. His socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His procurement focus is centered on NAICS 334513 for industrial measurement and control instrumentation and NAICS 336414 for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing. He regularly acquires custom test equipment, sensor arrays, signal processing modules, and embedded control systems used in avionics validation and electronic warfare simulation, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace test and evaluation domains.