Elizabeth V. Baranishyn

Elizabeth V. Baranishyn supports critical procurement operations for the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, facilitating acquisitions that advance airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems essential to aerospace mission readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing test and evaluation infrastructure, including avionics validation, electronic warfare instrumentation, and electromagnetic compatibility systems. Her role ensures timely delivery of mission-critical hardware, software, and integration services that sustain the Air Force’s technical superiority in contested environments. Baranishyn maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships span specialized construction, electronic systems integration, and custom instrumentation manufacturing, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in ruggedized test platforms and field-deployable sensor systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and compliance with DoD standards for electromagnetic and environmental performance. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand the industrial base and foster innovation among agile, niche suppliers capable of supporting rapid prototyping and field adaptation. Baranishyn’s primary NAICS focus includes Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and Truck Trailer Manufacturing, indicating significant investment in mobile test ranges and hardened facilities. She also procures Custom Computer Programming Services and Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment, underscoring expertise in embedded systems, signal processing, and secure communications infrastructure. Her technical domain centers on integrating test instrumentation with real-time data acquisition systems to validate avionics and electronic warfare capabilities under operational conditions.