Chad D Miller

Chad D. Miller serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He specializes in procuring precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems essential for maintaining cutting-edge scientific readiness. His portfolio includes complex acquisitions governed by FAR and DFARS, with a focus on high-accuracy measuring devices, laboratory automation, and mission-support technologies that directly enable operational and educational outcomes. Miller maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide advanced instrumentation, unmanned aerial systems, and precision measurement technologies tailored to aerospace and laboratory environments. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliability and innovation in mission-critical equipment. While the majority of his acquisitions (70%) are conducted without set-asides, Miller demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 30% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and leverages socioeconomic programs to broaden the supplier base while maintaining technical rigor in procurement decisions. His primary NAICS focus areas include 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing), reflecting his expertise in procuring high-precision scientific and analytical systems. He frequently acquires laboratory calibration tools, environmental monitoring devices, and specialized testing equipment, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in aerospace research instrumentation and technical support services.