DeAngela Mathis

DeAngela Mathis serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. She manages acquisitions supporting the development, integration, and sustainment of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring mission readiness through cutting-edge test and evaluation infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses complex engineering and manufacturing contracts requiring rigorous technical validation and compliance with aerospace defense standards. Mathis maintains consistent relationships with a focused 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 preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering custom instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and mission-critical control systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency and reliability, often engaging firms with proven experience in ruggedized electronics, sensor integration, and field-deployable test equipment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mathis consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 62.5% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to equitable access and long-term vendor development. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 333310, 333316, 333517, and 334417, corresponding to commercial machinery manufacturing, machine tool production, and electronic connector fabrication. She routinely acquires precision-engineered components for radar systems, signal conditioning hardware, and embedded control assemblies, underscoring deep technical expertise in aerospace test and measurement domains.