Dennis Capps

Dennis Capps serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communications, and test instrumentation systems. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical technologies supporting avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the readiness and modernization of aerospace test and evaluation infrastructure. His portfolio encompasses complex engineering services, specialized equipment integration, and facility-related support essential to maintaining high-precision measurement systems used in flight testing and electromagnetic environment validation. Capps 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 niche technical service providers, specialized construction firms, and systems integrators capable of delivering tailored solutions for test range modernization and instrumentation maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and performance-based outcomes, often requiring vendors with deep domain expertise in electromagnetic compatibility and aerospace test environments. While the majority of his acquisitions are not set-aside, Capps consistently allocates approximately 44.4% of his portfolio to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing capability while actively engaging small, agile vendors capable of rapid response and innovation in high-stakes technical domains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 113110 (Timber Tract Operations) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), suggesting significant investment in range infrastructure and site support services, alongside niche activities in communications equipment manufacturing (334290) and farm machinery (333111). This unusual blend indicates a unique operational footprint requiring both ruggedized physical infrastructure and specialized electronic systems, underscoring his expertise in managing unconventional but mission-critical acquisitions across disparate industrial sectors.