Rodney Lewis

Rodney S. Lewis serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. His portfolio centers on the procurement of avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the integration of high-precision measurement and control systems that support test and evaluation infrastructure modernization. Lewis handles complex, technically demanding contracts requiring deep domain expertise in electromagnetic systems, data acquisition hardware, and mission-critical instrumentation, often coordinating with engineering and technical stakeholders to align acquisition strategies with operational requirements. He maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC, which provide specialized engineering services, ruggedized hardware, and custom test equipment. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in defense-grade systems, often leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types to mitigate technical risk while ensuring performance accountability. Lewis’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 81% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the technical requirements. However, he actively supports small business participation, with nearly 19% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical and navigation systems and 334290 for communications equipment manufacturing, with additional activity in semiconductor and instrument manufacturing. He routinely procures embedded systems, signal conditioning modules, electromagnetic test suites, and custom-fabricated metal components essential to next-generation aerospace test and evaluation platforms.