SSgt Max T. Wazny

SSgt Max T. Wazny serves as Lead Contract Specialist for FA7014, AFDW PK, within the Department of the Air Force, where he orchestrates the acquisition of mission-critical professional services to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts centered on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and strategic modernization goals. His portfolio emphasizes high-value, technically demanding procurements that support air domain dominance through advanced analytical and administrative support services. SSgt Wazny maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a balanced approach between industry-leading small business providers and premier research institutions. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence and mission alignment, often engaging contractors for long-term, performance-based task orders that require deep domain expertise in defense-relevant scientific and technical consulting. His contracting approach prioritizes responsiveness, innovation, and compliance with federal acquisition standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, SSgt Wazny consistently structures procurements with a 66.7% total small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He actively leverages small business capabilities to drive competition and innovation, with nearly two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses, while maintaining flexibility for non-set-aside opportunities when technical requirements demand specialized capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), where he acquires advanced SETA, data analytics, and systems integration support, complemented by NAICS 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) for enterprise IT infrastructure sustainment. SSgt Wazny’s expertise centers on securing technical consulting services that enable mission-critical decision-making, secure cloud environments, and next-generation command and control systems across the Air Force’s operational ecosystem.