Ryan Dague

Ryan Dague 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 maintain cutting-edge technical and scientific readiness. He manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization. His portfolio focuses on high-accuracy measuring devices, electrical signal testing instruments, and laboratory-grade analytical systems, ensuring that academic and operational environments remain equipped with mission-critical hardware compliant with federal technical standards. Dague maintains consistent working relationships with specialized vendors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC.—firms recognized for their expertise in advanced instrumentation, drone-based data collection, and high-resolution measurement systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche technical suppliers capable of delivering customized, low-volume, high-precision equipment, often requiring rigorous validation and calibration protocols under military specifications. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the procurements. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 18.2% of awards under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both technical excellence and socioeconomic goals. Dague’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring his deep expertise in procuring scientific and engineering-grade equipment. His acquisitions center on devices requiring calibration traceability, environmental durability, and integration with aerospace data systems, reinforcing the unit’s role in sustaining advanced technical education and research at the Academy.