Robert J. Feist

Robert J. Feist serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of advanced test and evaluation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. His portfolio focuses on procuring high-precision instrumentation for avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the Air Force’s test infrastructure remains at the forefront of electromagnetic and sensor technology. Feist handles complex sole-source and competitive acquisitions for specialized hardware and integrated systems, aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to modernize airborne and ground-based sensing capabilities. Feist 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 are selected for their technical expertise in manufacturing ruggedized test equipment, custom instrumentation, and mission-critical control systems. His contracting approach emphasizes proven performance, technical compliance, and rapid delivery timelines, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate deep domain knowledge in aerospace test environments. Feist’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under no set-aside conditions, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, his selections are driven by the specialized nature of the systems required, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors can meet stringent performance and certification standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333924 for industrial material handling and test equipment manufacturing, and NAICS 334516 for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. He regularly acquires custom-built data acquisition systems, electromagnetic test fixtures, and signal conditioning hardware used in live-fire and laboratory-based evaluations, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace test and measurement domains.