Stephen C Makowsky

Stephen C. Makowsky serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain aerospace and installation readiness. He manages the acquisition of advanced communications, instrumentation, and maintenance systems essential to Air Force operational capabilities, with a focus on avionics, electronic warfare support, and base infrastructure services. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract administration—from solicitation and award to performance monitoring and closeout—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned technical requirements. Makowsky maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP, among others, partnering with vendors specializing in specialized instrumentation, commercial equipment distribution, and precision packing and crating services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable small businesses and mid-tier suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade logistics and electronic system support, fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Makowsky consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 89.5% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting strategy emphasizes broad inclusion across multiple small business categories, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified firms while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and delivery reliability. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334515 and 334511, which encompass the manufacturing of test and measurement instruments and aeronautical navigation systems, alongside 423440 for commercial equipment wholesaling and 488991 for specialized packing and crating. This technical domain expertise ensures he procures mission-critical hardware and support services that directly enable the operational readiness of Air Force platforms and installations.