Paul G. Filhiol

Paul G. Filhiol serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the defense and aerospace sectors. He plays a critical role in executing full lifecycle contracting processes—from solicitation development and source selection to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. His acquisitions primarily support advanced technological systems, with a focus on precision instrumentation, avionics, and mission-critical electronic assemblies. Filhiol’s work directly enables the acquisition of high-reliability systems essential to national security and aerospace operations, working closely with engineering and program management teams to align contractual terms with technical specifications and delivery timelines. Filhiol maintains professional relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing, electronic assembly, and facilities support services. He engages with both large prime contractors and mid-tier suppliers possessing specialized technical capabilities, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competence, and supply chain resilience, often requiring stringent qualification reviews for suppliers handling sensitive or classified components. Filhiol’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and mission readiness, regardless of vendor size or certification status. This approach underscores a performance-driven procurement philosophy aligned with the technical demands of the systems he supports. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for navigation and guidance systems, complemented by significant activity in aircraft engine and component manufacturing (336412 and 336413), printed circuit assembly (334418), and facilities support services (561210). He routinely procures mission-critical hardware including avionics, flight control systems, embedded electronics, and specialized maintenance infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in defense aerospace supply chains and high-integrity manufacturing environments.