Michael Beadle

Michael Beadle serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK AFMETCAL unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of precision metrology and calibration systems critical to aerospace testing and avionics validation. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on ensuring traceable, high-accuracy measurement capabilities for electrical, thermal, and environmental instrumentation used in flight test ranges and weapons systems calibration. His work directly supports mission-critical programs requiring NIST-traceable standards and laboratory-grade verification, ensuring the integrity of data across developmental and operational testing environments. Beadle maintains consistent partnerships with specialized vendors including Mensor, LP., Clarke Hess Communication Research Corp, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, all of which provide high-end calibration standards, sensor systems, and automated test equipment. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and long-term vendor reliability, often engaging firms with deep expertise in metrology instrumentation and laboratory-grade calibration services. He frequently collaborates with contractors possessing ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and experience supporting DoD flight test infrastructure. Beadle’s contracting activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing the most qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent military calibration and metrology standards. While small businesses are not excluded, awards are determined strictly by technical merit, past performance, and compliance with military specification requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), with significant activity in 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). He procures precision pressure, temperature, and electrical reference standards, automated calibration systems, and environmental test instrumentation, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace-grade measurement technologies essential for flight safety and weapons system reliability.