Byron E. Perez

Byron E. Perez supports the Department of the Army’s W6QK Acc-orlando in advancing military training systems and defense technology integration through strategic procurement of engineering and technical services. He manages acquisitions aligned with modernizing live-fire and simulation infrastructure, mission command systems, and aviation/artillery training platforms, ensuring alignment with Army readiness objectives. His role centers on executing full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based contracting for complex R&D and systems integration efforts. Perez’s portfolio emphasizes technical solutions that bridge operational requirements with emerging defense technologies, requiring close collaboration with engineering and program management teams to define statement of work and evaluation criteria. Perez maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including TORCH RESEARCH, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, and FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, all of which provide specialized engineering, systems integration, and defense technology development services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven capabilities in military training systems, simulation modeling, and mission-critical software development. His contracting approach prioritizes technical merit, past performance, and compliance with defense acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor engagement through structured source selection processes. Perez’s procurement activity is overwhelmingly dominated by full and open competitions, with only 9.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on accessing specialized technical expertise rather than socioeconomic targeting, though small business participation remains a recognized component of the acquisition strategy when capabilities align. His primary NAICS focus lies in engineering services (541330) and industrial machinery manufacturing (333924), with significant activity in computer-related services (541519) and event promotion (711320) supporting training exercises. This indicates deep expertise in procuring advanced training equipment, simulation software, and technical support services critical to modernizing Army combat training ecosystems.