D. Bradley York

D. Bradley York serves as a Contracts Specialist within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace and space domain capabilities. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced satellite telecommunications, ground-based instrumentation, and precision electronic testing systems essential to national defense. York ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract vehicles with strategic modernization goals for space and communications infrastructure, working closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements and evaluate vendor proposals for high-reliability, mission-essential systems. His primary contractor relationships include the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, indicating a mix of public-sector and niche commercial vendors. While the nature of these partnerships suggests potential administrative or non-core support services, York’s portfolio remains focused on technical procurement, implying these relationships may support ancillary functions such as logistics, facility management, or specialized consulting rather than direct system development. York demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 33.3% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses in defense-related sectors. The remaining 66.7% of his acquisitions are open to all competitors, balancing competition with socioeconomic goals. He does not currently prioritize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, favoring broad small business eligibility instead. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), which accounts for two-thirds of his activity, underscoring expertise in secure space-based communications, RF systems, and satellite ground segment infrastructure. The remaining third centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating sustained demand for technical support in system integration, test and evaluation, and mission-critical engineering analysis for aerospace platforms.