Gerard Entwisle

Gerard J. Entwisle serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions essential to airborne operational readiness. His role centers on executing contract actions that sustain airbase infrastructure and enable secure, interoperable command and control capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions spanning technical services, specialized equipment, and facility support, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Entwisle maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche technical service providers, specialized equipment vendors, and small business contractors capable of delivering tailored solutions for aviation communications and training environments. His contracting patterns emphasize responsive, performance-based acquisitions with a focus on agile delivery and mission-specific adaptability. A strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity is evident in his procurement approach, with over 63% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides also feature prominently, accounting for nearly 3% of awards, underscoring support for veteran-led enterprises. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business engagement across multiple socioeconomic categories. His primary NAICS focus areas include 611699 and 611519 for specialized technical instruction and workforce development, 561730 for base landscaping and environmental support, and 812320 for facility maintenance services—indicating a broad operational support footprint. While these may appear non-traditional for a defense acquisition office, they reflect the holistic nature of sustaining airfield readiness. He also engages with 517111 (wired telecommunications carriers) to procure secure, resilient communications infrastructure critical to air operations.