Shawn Vanzandt

Shawn Vanzandt serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of critical test and evaluation infrastructure supporting airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and signal intelligence systems. His portfolio focuses on procuring specialized instrumentation, avionics test platforms, and electromagnetic compatibility solutions essential for aerospace mission readiness. Vanzandt executes full-cycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and technical requirements for high-precision measurement systems. He 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 partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in engineering services, facility modifications, and mission-critical hardware integration. Vanzandt’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and timely delivery, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance history and regulatory adherence. Vanzandt’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and schedule certainty over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes compete on merit, with selection criteria centered on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with stringent aerospace standards. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—indicating a significant emphasis on environmental control systems for sensitive test facilities, including climate-regulated chambers, ventilation for electromagnetic shielding, and HVAC integration for avionics test cells. This specialization underscores his technical understanding of facility infrastructure supporting advanced electronic warfare and radar test environments.