Gregory E. Olivar

Gregory E. Olivar serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3002 338 Ess Cc, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing military aviation training systems. He manages acquisitions that support high-fidelity flight simulation, technical instruction platforms, and mission-critical workforce development programs for enlisted personnel, officers, and international partners. His portfolio centers on delivering advanced training capabilities that ensure air superiority and operational readiness, with a focus on IT-enabled learning systems, data analytics for training efficacy, and integrated simulation environments. Olivar’s role is pivotal in aligning contracting strategy with the Air Force’s broader modernization goals for pilot and crew training infrastructure. He maintains a primary working relationship with CLEARWATERS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS LLC, a trusted vendor delivering specialized IT and systems integration services for defense training applications. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for established contractors with proven experience in defense-grade software development and training system sustainment, while actively engaging smaller firms to support innovation and scalability. Olivar fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships that emphasize technical compliance, cybersecurity adherence, and rapid prototyping capabilities. Olivar’s contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 40% of acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage small business agility without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. His socioeconomic contracting pattern prioritizes broad small business inclusion over narrow set-asides, supporting diverse vendor ecosystems. His primary NAICS focus lies in Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), indicating deep expertise in custom software development, training system integration, and digital learning platforms. A notable 40% of his acquisitions also fall under All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services (621999), reflecting unique procurement needs for physiological monitoring and crew health analytics in flight training environments. His technical domain spans avionics training systems, human performance data collection, and secure simulation networks.