Irene York

Irene York serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. She manages acquisitions that support the development, integration, and sustainment of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring mission readiness through cutting-edge test and evaluation infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex engineering services and specialized hardware procurement aligned with aerospace test and measurement standards, often requiring compliance with military specifications and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. York maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in communications equipment manufacturing, environmental control systems for test facilities, and custom instrumentation integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical reliability, rapid response capabilities, and long-term sustainment support, often favoring firms with demonstrated experience in defense-grade systems and field-deployable test environments. While 60% of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broader small business eligibility to foster innovation and competitive pricing across the small business community. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), supporting the acquisition of advanced signal processing and data transmission hardware. She also regularly procures NAICS 333415 equipment for thermal and environmental control of test ranges and NAICS 541519 services for software-defined instrumentation and data analytics. Her technical domain expertise centers on integrated test systems for radar, EW, and sensor platforms, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities.