Edward I. Kurjanowicz

Edward I. Kurjanowicz serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—for mission-critical guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and command, control, and communications infrastructure. Kurjanowicz ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with the agency’s strategic priorities of operational readiness and technological resilience. Kurjanowicz collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in missile technology, space vehicle maintenance, and advanced electronics. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical capability, past performance, and industrial base sustainability, fostering long-term partnerships that support continuous system upgrades and mission-critical logistics. His procurement approach reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications. This reflects a deliberate strategy to access the broadest possible pool of qualified industry partners capable of meeting the high-performance demands of national aerospace systems. Kurjanowicz’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring his expertise in acquiring advanced defense hardware and specialized engineering support. He routinely procures systems integration, test and evaluation services, sustainment engineering, and software modernization for space and missile platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace defense domains.