Nathaniel Searing

Nathaniel F. Searing serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to sustain advanced aerospace research and cadet technical training. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to flight simulation, analytical measurement, and facility modernization. His acquisitions focus on high-accuracy scientific devices and mission-critical technical infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, timely contract execution under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Searing maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., who provide advanced sensor systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and technical service delivery, often involving complex technical specifications and performance-based requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and post-award performance monitoring. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside designation. Of the remaining awards, 10.7% are competed under the 8(a) program and an additional 10.7% under total small business set-asides, with 3.6% reserved for women-owned small businesses. This pattern demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals while prioritizing technical capability and mission necessity. Searing’s primary NAICS focus includes 611512 (Flight Training), 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), 236220 (Commercial Building Construction), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 541690 (Scientific and Technical Consulting). He routinely procures flight simulators, lab instrumentation, technical consulting services, and facility upgrades to support cadet education and research infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of aerospace training systems and scientific procurement.