Jeffrey Tolar

Jeffrey S. Tolar serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing acquisitions critical to the development and integration of advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. His work directly supports the modernization of aerospace test and evaluation infrastructure, with a focus on avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms. Tolar manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical equipment, facility modifications, and specialized support services, ensuring alignment with mission-critical readiness objectives and DoD acquisition regulations. He maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade instrumentation, tactical vehicle integration, and test facility modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and compliance with military standards, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance and mission alignment. Tolar’s procurement patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic programs, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates active support for the broader defense industrial base. His primary NAICS focus includes Institutional Furniture Manufacturing and Military Armored Vehicle Manufacturing, both at 13.3%, alongside Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing and Mobile Food Services, suggesting a broad scope of support requirements—from specialized test lab furnishings to fielded operational infrastructure. This eclectic mix reflects the multifaceted nature of PZIO’s mission, requiring both high-precision technical systems and ancillary logistical support to sustain mission readiness across diverse operational environments.