David Seyfried

David Seyfried serves as a key procurement professional within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain advanced technical readiness. He manages acquisitions of precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training. His portfolio centers on high-accuracy measuring devices, laboratory instrumentation, and facility modernization assets, ensuring alignment with DoD standards for scientific and operational excellence. Seyfried’s work directly enables the sustained capability of cutting-edge training environments and research infrastructure. He maintains consistent working relationships with specialized vendors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., each recognized for expertise in advanced instrumentation, unmanned systems, and laboratory-grade equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche suppliers with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade technical systems, often requiring rigorous compliance with military specifications and calibration standards. Seyfried’s contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical validation, and long-term service support. Seyfried demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small disadvantaged businesses and other socioeconomic categories, fostering innovation through diverse supplier engagement. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage small business agility while ensuring compliance with federal socioeconomic objectives. His primary NAICS focus includes 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with precision measurement and diagnostic equipment. He also procures institutional furniture and specialized contractors for facility upgrades, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining technical infrastructure. His expertise lies in acquiring high-reliability, low-volume technical systems essential for aerospace education and research.