Byron E. Perez

Byron E. Perez supports the W6QK Acc-orlando under the Department of the Army in managing critical acquisitions for advanced military training systems and defense technology integration. His procurement activities center on engineering services, simulation infrastructure modernization, and mission command systems that enhance operational readiness across aviation and artillery domains. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for technical services, including R&D, systems integration, and live-fire training support, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and defense innovation initiatives. His role is pivotal in translating operational requirements into actionable contracting strategies that accelerate capability delivery to the field. Perez maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. These relationships reflect a preference for specialized defense technology providers with proven expertise in simulation modeling, training system development, and mission-critical systems engineering. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and agile acquisition methodologies, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving battlefield training needs. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic objectives, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology defense sectors. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively prioritizes small business participation where technical capabilities align with mission requirements, reinforcing the Army’s broader goals for workforce diversity and innovation infusion. Perez’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) and NAICS 711320 (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities), reflecting a unique blend of hardware-intensive training equipment and event-driven operational exercises. He procures specialized machinery for live-fire ranges, mobile simulation platforms, and integrated training event support systems, underscoring his technical expertise in bridging physical infrastructure with digital training environments to sustain combat readiness.