Micheal K. Pearson

Michael K. Pearson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. He manages acquisitions for high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the readiness and modernization of critical aerospace test and evaluation infrastructure. His portfolio centers on engineering-grade hardware, calibration systems, and mission-critical test equipment, often requiring compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160. Pearson’s role is instrumental in translating technical requirements into solicitation strategies that support the Air Force’s modernization priorities in electromagnetic compatibility and sensor fusion. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These vendors provide specialized engineering services, custom instrumentation, and ruggedized test apparatuses tailored to aerospace environments. Pearson’s contracting approach favors established technical partners with proven capabilities in precision manufacturing and field-deployable systems, emphasizing reliability, traceability, and compliance with DoD quality assurance protocols. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 88.2% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base for specialized aerospace test systems. However, he consistently allocates 11.8% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 339112 and 339113, indicating a focus on surgical and medical instrument manufacturing—though in this context, these categories are leveraged for high-reliability sensor and control components used in military test rigs. Additional activity in 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing) and 811310 (industrial equipment repair) underscores his technical domain expertise in electromechanical systems and maintenance of mission-critical test benches.