Daniel Lettire III

Daniel Lettire III supports the FA2381 Force Protection AFLCMC/HBUK under the Department of the Air Force, playing a critical role in advancing force protection capabilities through the acquisition of cutting-edge counter-small unmanned aircraft systems and integrated security infrastructure. He manages procurements aligned with operational readiness, system sustainment, and engineering integration of defensive technologies designed to detect, neutralize, and mitigate emerging aerial threats. His acquisitions span technical domains requiring rigorous testing, interoperability standards, and rapid fielding, ensuring that deployed systems meet mission-critical performance thresholds across expeditionary and garrison environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Lettire engages with a diverse pool of defense contractors and systems integrators specializing in electronic warfare, radar sensing, RF countermeasures, and command-and-control architectures. His procurement approach emphasizes technical innovation and rapid prototyping, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering modular, scalable, and field-upgradable C-sUAS solutions. He prioritizes vendors with proven experience in DoD compliance, cybersecurity certification, and agile development cycles, ensuring seamless integration with existing Air Force security ecosystems. Lettire’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 92.3% of acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 7.7% are allocated to Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2, indicating a targeted focus on regional economic impact rather than traditional socioeconomic programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This suggests a mission-driven emphasis on capability delivery over socioeconomic quotas, though he maintains compliance with all federal small business requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 for communications equipment and 423610 for electrical apparatus and wiring supplies, reflecting expertise in RF systems, sensor networks, and power distribution infrastructure. He also engages with manufacturers of specialized machine tools and test equipment, underscoring a technical portfolio rooted in hardware integration, electromagnetic resilience, and field-deployable defense systems.