Fenton L. Fitzgerald Jr.

Fenton L. Fitzgerald Jr. serves as a key procurement lead within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain cutting-edge technical and scientific readiness. He manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization. His portfolio focuses on high-accuracy measurement devices, data acquisition systems, and mission-critical instrumentation that sustain operational excellence in STEM education and defense-related R&D. Fitzgerald maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide advanced sensing technologies, unmanned aerial systems for training applications, and high-resolution imaging and flow diagnostics equipment. His procurement approach emphasizes technical capability over volume, favoring niche suppliers with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and laboratory automation. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over one-third of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and significant participation from service-disabled veteran-owned and 8(a) certified firms. Women-owned small businesses also receive targeted consideration, demonstrating a structured effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. The primary NAICS categories under his purview include 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and 561612 for security and patrol services, though notably, anomalies such as 811192 (Car Washes) and 621111 (Physician Offices) appear in the data, suggesting potential misclassifications or ancillary support needs. His domain expertise lies in procuring technically complex, often custom-engineered systems for scientific and training environments, requiring deep collaboration with engineering staff to ensure compliance with military and aerospace standards.