Ian D Batchelor

Ian Batchelor serves as a secondary procurement professional within the FA7022 Amic Det 2 Ol Patrick Pka, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to advance advanced sensing, geophysical monitoring, and signal exploitation capabilities. He plays a critical role in facilitating the acquisition of high-precision analytical instrumentation, scientific data systems, and specialized software platforms essential to defense intelligence operations. While not the lead contracting officer, Batchelor contributes to the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from requirements validation and market research to contract administration—ensuring technical alignment with mission-critical scientific objectives. His work primarily supports complex, non-commodity acquisitions requiring deep domain expertise in instrumentation and data analytics. Batchelor’s contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with specialized engineering firms and scientific equipment manufacturers, though no single vendor dominates his portfolio. He collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including those offering custom analytical hardware, geophysical data processing tools, and technical consulting services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical capability over volume, fostering partnerships with firms possessing niche expertise in laboratory-grade sensor development and signal processing software. Vendor engagement is typically performance-driven, with a focus on innovation, calibration precision, and system interoperability. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, with approximately 12% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both mission readiness and socioeconomic goals, favoring small businesses with proven technical credibility in scientific instrumentation and engineering services. Batchelor’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334519 for other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, 541330 for engineering services, and 541690 for scientific consulting. He routinely procures laboratory instrumentation, geophysical data acquisition systems, and custom software for environmental signal exploitation, reflecting deep technical expertise in defense-oriented scientific procurement. His work bridges the gap between operational intelligence needs and advanced technological development.