Jace Hilton

Jace Hilton serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages complex acquisitions for advanced aerospace test and evaluation systems. His portfolio centers on procuring high-precision instrumentation for avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring mission readiness through cutting-edge sensing and communication technologies. Hilton is responsible for end-to-end contract lifecycle management—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—supporting the agency’s strategic modernization of test infrastructure and electromagnetic environment capabilities. He specializes in R&D-driven procurements requiring technical rigor and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Hilton maintains consistent working relationships with a core 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 specialized vendors with demonstrated expertise in custom test equipment, ruggedized communications hardware, and mission-critical system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the unique demands of aerospace test environments. His procurement patterns show a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open to all competitors. This reflects a pragmatic alignment with mission needs and small business participation targets, without compromising access to qualified capable vendors. Hilton’s primary NAICS focus areas—541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), and 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing)—reveal deep specialization in developing and procuring advanced electronic systems, signal processing hardware, and integrated test instrumentation. His work directly supports the development of next-generation aerospace sensing and data acquisition platforms critical to Air Force operational superiority.