Melissa Ullery

Melissa Ullery serves as a key procurement professional within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the development and integration of advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. She manages acquisitions critical to aerospace mission readiness, focusing on avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms. Her work ensures the modernization of test and evaluation infrastructure through the procurement of high-precision measurement and control systems, aligning with the agency’s strategic imperatives in electromagnetic compatibility and mission-critical data acquisition. Ullery maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partners provide niche capabilities in custom instrumentation, RF shielding, structural fabrication, and analytical system integration. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established technical suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade hardware and embedded systems, indicating a reliance on trusted vendors capable of meeting stringent military specifications and rapid prototyping demands. Her contracting portfolio exhibits a strong inclination toward open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 28.6% are allocated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance suggests a strategic approach that prioritizes technical capability while actively fostering small business participation, particularly among firms with specialized engineering and manufacturing credentials. Ullery’s procurements are heavily concentrated in NAICS categories including 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), and 325991 (Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins), reflecting deep engagement with custom-built test equipment, sensor housings, and specialized material formulations. Her domain expertise centers on procurement of mission-critical components for electronic warfare systems, signal processing hardware, and electromagnetic test environments.