Cody Bridges

Cody Bridges supports the procurement mission of FA7000 10 Cons Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, facilitating the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Responsible for managing complex solicitations and contract awards, Bridges ensures alignment with strategic modernization goals, focusing on high-accuracy measuring devices, analytical platforms, and mission-critical training technologies. Their work directly enables operational readiness by securing advanced hardware and software solutions that sustain the Academy’s scientific and technical infrastructure. Bridges maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide niche capabilities in unmanned systems, laboratory instrumentation, and precision manufacturing equipment, reflecting a preference for technically sophisticated, mission-aligned suppliers. The procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and compliance with federal testing and certification standards, ensuring seamless integration into sensitive academic and research environments. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Bridges’ contracting patterns, with 55.6% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business community, prioritizing eligibility-based opportunities without favoring specific socioeconomic categories. The consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to broad-based economic inclusion while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. The primary NAICS focus areas include 339920 for sporting and athletic goods manufacturing—indicating procurement of training simulators and cadet performance analytics tools—alongside 333517 for machine tool manufacturing and 334118 for computer peripheral equipment. Additional emphasis on 339999 and 423490 reveals a broad technical scope encompassing custom-built instrumentation and specialized professional equipment supply chains. Bridges’ expertise lies in acquiring advanced, often non-commercial, technical systems that support aerospace education and research at the highest fidelity.