Garrett McCarty

Garrett McCarty serves as a key contracting professional within the FA8571 Maintenance Contracting unit of the Department of the Air Force, specializing in the acquisition of precision aerospace test and measurement systems. Responsible for managing complex procurements that sustain critical avionics, electronic instrumentation, and industrial test equipment, McCarty ensures the operational readiness of Air Force maintenance and laboratory infrastructure. His portfolio centers on high-reliability, mission-critical systems used in aircraft diagnostics, signal analysis, and calibration, requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with military specification standards. He routinely handles sole-source, competitive, and performance-based contracts for advanced electronic test platforms and custom fabrication services. McCarty maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as TERADYNE, INC., KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC, and CORELIS, INC.—vendors recognized for their expertise in automated test equipment, signal integrity analysis, and boundary-scan instrumentation. He also collaborates with specialized fabricators like TYONEK MACHINING AND FABRICATION, LLC, and consulting firms such as COHO CONSULTING GROUP LLC to deliver integrated solutions for legacy system modernization and field-deployable test capabilities. His procurement approach emphasizes technical fidelity, long-term sustainment, and vendor accountability, fostering strategic partnerships grounded in proven performance and compliance with DoD technical requirements. McCarty’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, this reflects the specialized nature of the equipment procured—where only a limited number of vendors possess the required certifications, engineering expertise, and defense-grade manufacturing capabilities. His primary focus lies within NAICS 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, encompassing the procurement of automated test systems, calibration standards, high-frequency signal analyzers, and custom-built test fixtures. McCarty’s expertise spans avionics diagnostics, electronic warfare testbeds, and industrial control systems, making him a critical link in maintaining the Air Force’s technical edge in sustainment and modernization.