John Perry

John Perry supports the procurement mission of the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He specializes in securing precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems that enable high-fidelity data collection and operational readiness. His portfolio focuses on mission-critical hardware and systems requiring stringent calibration, compliance with military specifications, and integration into advanced training environments, ensuring cadets and researchers have access to industry-leading analytical capabilities. Perry maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of technical vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors are recognized for their expertise in manufacturing high-accuracy measurement devices, unmanned aerial systems for training applications, and laboratory-grade instrumentation. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade equipment, indicating a reliance on vendors who can meet rigorous performance, durability, and certification standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Perry demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions, aligning with the agency’s goal to foster innovation through diversified supplier engagement without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting a technical domain spanning precision measurement, biomechanical analysis, and training simulation systems. His expertise lies in acquiring instruments that support aerodynamics research, human performance metrics, and laboratory validation workflows essential to Air Force Academy’s educational and scientific mission.