Duane L. Moody

Duane L. Moody serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His procurement activities directly support the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge analytical capabilities and modernize training infrastructure. Moody routinely manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15 for high-accuracy measuring devices, scientific instrumentation, and technical support services, ensuring compliance with stringent federal standards for performance, reliability, and technical interoperability. He maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC.—all of which provide niche technical solutions in analytical instrumentation, unmanned systems, and laboratory calibration services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade equipment and mission-critical support, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance. Moody demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with Department of the Air Force directives to expand opportunities for qualified small vendors in technical domains. While no specific set-aside categories dominate, his approach reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of meeting high-precision requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), 484210 (Used Household and Office Goods Moving), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting a unique blend of scientific equipment procurement, logistics support for lab modernization, and training infrastructure development. Moody’s expertise centers on acquiring advanced analytical tools, calibration systems, and specialized technical services essential to sustaining aerospace research and educational readiness at the Academy.