Kevin Sargent

Kevin Sargent serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3002 338 Ess Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing military aviation training systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on advanced flight simulators, mission-critical training devices, and technical instruction systems essential for developing pilot and crew readiness across enlisted, officer, and international partner populations. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain air superiority through high-fidelity, next-generation training environments, overseeing contracts that span hardware, software integration, and workforce development solutions. Sargent maintains a consistent working relationship with CLEARWATERS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized training systems and maintenance support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and operational adaptability, often engaging firms with proven expertise in aerospace training instrumentation and simulation fidelity. He prioritizes contractors capable of rapid prototyping, field-deployable upgrades, and compliance with military aviation standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-178C. His contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly half of all procurements set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. While the majority of awards are unrestricted, he actively supports service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and ensures socioeconomic programs are integrated into acquisition planning. This balanced approach enables innovation while fostering a resilient small business ecosystem. Sargent’s primary technical focus lies in manufacturing sectors supporting training infrastructure, particularly in electronic component manufacturing (NAICS 334419) and wireless communications equipment (NAICS 334220). He frequently procures avionics interfaces, embedded training systems, and ruggedized communication hardware, demonstrating deep expertise in integrating commercial-off-the-shelf technologies into classified military training environments. His domain knowledge spans simulation architecture, training data analytics, and interoperability with Air Force training networks.