Kendrik Hornsby

Kendric Hornsby serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8250 office of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical contracts to sustain high-reliability aerospace and avionics systems. His work directly supports the agency’s core mission of ensuring operational readiness through specialized repair, maintenance, and technical support for legacy and modern airborne platforms. He routinely handles service-based acquisitions under NAICS 811210 and 811219, focusing on precision equipment repair, electronic component refurbishment, and technical support for programs such as JTE, UMTE, and MUTES. His contracting activities are centered on maintaining the integrity and functionality of mission-critical electronic systems with stringent reliability standards. Hornsby maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including TRONCONI SEGARRA & ASSOCIATES LLP, MICROWAVE POWER PRODUCTS, INC., and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. These partners are recognized for their technical expertise in repairing complex avionics, RF systems, and precision electronic assemblies. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven capabilities in military-grade repair environments, emphasizing quality assurance, traceability, and compliance with technical specifications outlined in MIL-STD and other defense standards. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, with a strong focus on delivery timelines and technical certification. Hornsby’s contracting portfolio reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides utilized across all awarded contracts. This approach prioritizes technical capability and proven performance over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring access to the most qualified providers in a highly specialized niche. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors with relevant certifications are considered on an equal footing based on technical merit and past performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 and 811210, encompassing the repair and maintenance of electronic, microwave, and precision instrumentation used in Air Force platforms. He specializes in procuring services for circuit board refurbishment, component-level diagnostics, calibration, and sustainment of aging avionics architectures, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aerospace electronics lifecycle management.