Edward J Mitchell (Jr), Contracting Officer

Edward J. Mitchell (Jr.) serves as a Contracting Officer within the 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services under the Federal Aviation Administration, where he is responsible for managing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain and modernize the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure. His portfolio encompasses the acquisition of engineering services and research and development solutions critical to the operational readiness of Air Traffic Control Towers and associated aviation facilities. Mitchell ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering technically sound, mission-aligned contracts that support FAA’s safety and efficiency objectives. Mitchell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including STRUCTSURE PROJECTS INC, RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC., FORTIS NATIVE GROUP LLC, BRICE TERRA LLC, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These vendors are frequently engaged for facility maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and technical consulting services tied to aviation systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced firms with demonstrated expertise in federal aviation facility support, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. Mitchell’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. This approach prioritizes technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the agency’s need for highly specialized, non-commoditized services critical to national airspace system integrity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), underscoring his expertise in acquiring technical engineering solutions for air traffic control systems, facility modernization, and operational research. He regularly procures services involving structural assessments, systems integration, environmental compliance, and infrastructure lifecycle management, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in aviation facility engineering and federal construction support.