Paul Yatsco

Paul Yatsco serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-apg Natick office of the U.S. Army, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to advance soldier systems through specialized research, technical services, and mission-critical equipment development. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on battlefield-ready technologies, including protective gear, life-sustaining medical instrumentation, and advanced communications systems. His contracting activities center on ensuring warfighters are equipped with cutting-edge, field-tested solutions, with a strong emphasis on compliance with defense acquisition regulations and rapid prototyping timelines. He routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, often involving technical evaluations and performance-based contracting methods. Yatsco maintains consistent working relationships with EPERNAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LLC and TEVET LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, fabrication, and technical support services aligned with Army soldier system requirements. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in military-grade manufacturing and rapid prototyping, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and other flexible contracting mechanisms to meet urgent operational needs. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and a focus on iterative development cycles. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 81.3% of awards issued under no set-aside authority, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on capability over socioeconomic classification. However, he maintains an active 18.8% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to fostering innovation from small businesses without compromising operational readiness. Yatsco’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 334220 for wireless communications equipment and 314999 for specialized textile product manufacturing, underscoring expertise in flame-resistant fabrics, integrated sensor systems, and ruggedized radio components. He also oversees acquisitions in other computer-related services and miscellaneous manufacturing, reflecting a multidisciplinary technical domain spanning soldier-worn electronics, embedded systems, and mission-critical material science.