Dwight E. Hearn

Dwight E. Hearn serves as Contracts Manager for FA2823 AFTC PZIO within the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of critical test and evaluation systems for airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and avionics platforms. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, he ensures timely delivery of high-precision instrumentation for radar, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence programs. His portfolio centers on supporting aerospace mission readiness through the integration of advanced test infrastructure, with a focus on electromagnetic compatibility, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring systems. Hearn’s work directly enables the modernization of test and evaluation capabilities essential to Air Force operational superiority. Hearn maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These vendors provide niche engineering services, custom test equipment, facility upgrades, and electromagnetic shielding solutions tailored to sensitive aerospace environments. His contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and mission-critical performance, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate deep domain expertise in avionics test systems and instrumentation integration. Hearn’s procurement activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable providers regardless of socioeconomic designation, prioritizing mission requirements over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally structured through set-asides, vendors with proven technical competence and past performance continue to be selected based on merit and capability. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 488190—Other Support Activities for Air Transportation—encompassing specialized engineering support, test facility modernization, and instrumentation system integration. Hearn’s expertise centers on procuring ruggedized data acquisition systems, signal conditioning hardware, and electromagnetic test environments critical to sustaining aerospace test ranges and developmental evaluation programs.