Darrell I. Coleman

Darrell I. Coleman serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements involving avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring alignment with modernization goals for test and evaluation infrastructure. His acquisitions emphasize high-precision measurement systems, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and mission-critical control technologies, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Coleman maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized engineering firms, niche system integrators, and construction vendors capable of supporting both technical and infrastructure needs. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven capability in delivering ruggedized, mission-essential hardware and system integration services under tight operational timelines. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (73.3%), Coleman demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 20% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and 6.7% allocated to HUBZone firms. This balanced approach supports workforce development and regional economic resilience while maintaining access to specialized technical talent. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing), and 331492 (Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal), reflecting a diverse yet mission-aligned portfolio spanning aerospace components, hazardous material handling, facility systems, protective coatings, and advanced metal alloys essential to defense hardware durability and performance.