Dwight B Taeza

Dwight B. Taeza serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition programs critical to sustaining aerospace and space-based defense systems. His portfolio centers on engineering services that support the readiness and modernization of guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning network components. As a key procurement lead, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract actions with strategic Air Force objectives for operational resilience and technological advancement. Mr. Taeza collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense engineering firms and technical service providers, primarily engaging contractors with deep expertise in systems integration, avionics sustainment, and space domain support. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-critical engineering solutions under stringent performance and security standards. He maintains a performance-based contracting approach, emphasizing outcome-driven deliverables and rigorous technical oversight. Mr. Taeza’s procurement strategy reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This approach prioritizes technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the high-stakes nature of aerospace sustainment requirements where specialized expertise is paramount. His primary focus is on NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services — encompassing systems engineering, technical analysis, life-cycle support, and mission assurance for space and missile platforms. He routinely procures services related to satellite command and control, navigation system upgrades, and secure communications integration, demonstrating specialized expertise in the technical domains of space systems sustainment and defense electronics modernization.