Len J. Wisneski

Len J. Wisneski serves as a Contract Specialist at the Headquarters, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that support independent operational testing of advanced aerospace, command and control, and cyber-enabled weapon systems. His procurement activities are central to ensuring the Air Force’s technological superiority by facilitating the acquisition of rigorous, real-world evaluation capabilities prior to full-scale deployment. Wisneski primarily handles service-based acquisitions under full and open competition and set-aside mechanisms, with a focus on ensuring operational readiness through technically complex, high-stakes contracting actions. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Wisneski maintains consistent engagement with a network of qualified vendors specializing in security systems services, including system integration, test range support, data analytics, and cyber resilience testing. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for partners capable of delivering agile, scalable, and accredited solutions aligned with Air Force test and evaluation standards. He cultivates collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in operational test environments and compliance with DoD security protocols. Wisneski exhibits a strong and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small businesses with the technical capacity to support AFOTEC’s mission, ensuring broad socioeconomic inclusion while maintaining high performance standards. His contracting approach aligns with DoD goals to expand the small business industrial base in defense testing and evaluation. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 561621—Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)—encompassing integrated security testing, vulnerability assessments, physical and cyber infrastructure evaluation, and test facility support services. Wisneski’s technical expertise lies in acquiring services that validate the survivability and effectiveness of next-generation Air Force systems under realistic threat conditions, making him a key enabler of operational test and evaluation readiness.