Joseph Szwec

Joseph Szwec serves as a key procurement lead within the AAQ600 692M15 Acquisition & Grants unit of the Federal Aviation Administration, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical engineering, research, and technical services to modernize the national airspace system. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts supporting flight data analytics, air traffic management systems, and aerospace infrastructure design. He specializes in procuring complex technical solutions that enhance aviation safety, risk assessment capabilities, and operational resilience, ensuring alignment with FAA’s strategic modernization goals. His portfolio primarily involves engineering services, R&D contracts, and testing laboratory services, often requiring compliance with federal aerospace standards and cybersecurity frameworks. Szwec collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including established engineering firms, independent research organizations, and specialized testing laboratories. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms possessing deep expertise in aviation systems, computational modeling, and real-time data processing. His working relationships emphasize technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering partnerships with both large primes and niche technical providers capable of delivering high-integrity systems under stringent safety requirements. Szwec’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. His approach prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring that procurement decisions are driven by system performance, innovation, and operational readiness rather than socioeconomic categorization. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing) for ground support equipment and 541380 (Testing Laboratories) for certification and validation services. He specializes in acquiring advanced simulation tools, flight safety analytics platforms, and infrastructure design services that directly support FAA’s next-generation air traffic modernization initiatives.