Connie S Wlazlo

Connie S. Wlazlo serves as the AFMC Small Business representative within Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (FA5066), where she plays a pivotal role in aligning small business engagement with the command’s mission to procure advanced aerospace, electronic, and analytical systems critical to air superiority and weapons system integrity. Her responsibilities include facilitating the integration of small businesses into complex acquisition pathways for research, development, and technical services supporting next-generation sensor platforms, test and evaluation infrastructure, and mission-critical communications systems. She ensures compliance with federal small business regulations while advising contracting teams on optimal pathways for socioeconomic set-asides and technical alignment. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the data, Wlazlo’s role centers on cultivating partnerships with innovative small businesses capable of delivering specialized engineering and software solutions. She fosters collaborative relationships with firms possessing niche expertise in defense-grade instrumentation, real-time data processing, and mission-specific software development, often guiding them through the unique requirements of Air Force acquisition frameworks such as OTAs, SBIR/STTR programs, and other non-traditional contracting mechanisms. Wlazlo’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains deeply engaged in small business outreach to ensure qualified firms are prepared to compete on equal footing within highly technical domains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), where she supports advanced engineering R&D for aircraft systems and sensor modernization, and NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), where she procures mission-specific software, algorithm development, and embedded systems programming. Her expertise spans the technical lifecycle from concept validation through prototype integration, emphasizing innovation in electronic warfare, data analytics, and real-time control systems.