Kyle R Dilbert

Kyle R. Dilbert serves as a Contract Specialist with FA4417 1 SoCons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical communications and defense systems that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for advanced radio and wireless communications equipment, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies. Dilbert ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities of operational resilience and technological superiority in contested environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., all of which provide specialized engineering, systems integration, and technical support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications hardware and ruggedized electronics, often requiring stringent security and interoperability certifications. Dilbert’s contracting portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he maintains a deliberate 25% focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational readiness and socioeconomic objectives. While he does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, his small business awards consistently support capable firms with relevant technical credentials in defense electronics. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing), complemented by 332994 (ordnance accessories) and 334290 (other communications equipment). He specializes in procuring secure, field-deployable radio systems, tactical data links, and navigation instrumentation essential to air operations, reflecting deep technical familiarity with DoD standards for electromagnetic compatibility, encryption, and battlefield communication resilience.