Peter Forde

Peter Forde serves as a key procurement lead within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to advance aerospace research and cadet technical training. He manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, specialized laboratory equipment, and mission-critical technical systems essential for maintaining operational readiness and scientific integrity. His portfolio centers on high-accuracy measuring devices, custom-engineered components, and advanced diagnostic tools used in flight simulation, materials analysis, and environmental testing environments. Forde ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Academy’s strategic modernization goals. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche suppliers, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC.—vendors known for their expertise in custom plastics, metal containment systems, unmanned aerial systems, and high-resolution flow visualization technology. His contracting approach favors established contractors with proven capabilities in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing and rapid prototyping, often requiring ITAR compliance and technical validation under military specifications. Forde’s acquisition strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and the other half awarded as open competitions. This dual approach ensures competitive pricing while actively fostering innovation from small, agile suppliers capable of meeting specialized technical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing) and 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), reflecting a demand for custom-engineered enclosures, sensor housings, and specialized fluid containment systems used in aerospace test facilities. His expertise spans the intersection of materials science and defense logistics, ensuring that procured components meet exacting standards for durability, thermal stability, and electromagnetic shielding in high-stress operational environments.