Justin D. Berthiaume

Justin D. Berthiaume serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining airborne operational readiness through strategic acquisitions. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on advanced communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions, ensuring mission-critical capabilities are fielded to support air operations. His work directly enables the modernization and reliability of radio, wireless, and aviation communication infrastructure essential to base-level and expeditionary missions. Berthiaume maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships span specialized engineering services, technical training delivery, and the procurement of ruggedized hardware and communications equipment. His contracting approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade systems, while maintaining flexibility to integrate niche providers capable of rapid prototyping and field deployment. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 35% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 5% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base and fostering innovation among qualified small firms. Berthiaume’s technical focus centers on NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, 334210 for telephone apparatus, and 611699 for specialized military instruction. He frequently procures hardened communication devices, aviation-grade hardware, and immersive training systems that support pilot readiness and tactical communications resilience. His domain expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace systems integration and mission-critical infrastructure sustainment.