Steven Calhoun

Steven Calhoun serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for acquiring mission-critical analytical instrumentation and precision measurement systems essential to airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for laboratory-grade equipment, electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial monitoring systems used in flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental compliance. His role ensures that technical procurement aligns with aerospace defense standards, supporting R&D, maintenance, and operational testing across Air Force installations. Calhoun specializes in high-precision, technically complex acquisitions requiring rigorous specification validation and compliance with military and federal testing protocols. He maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a primary vendor for analytical and calibration-grade equipment, reflecting a pattern of long-term, performance-based partnerships. Calhoun prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and ISO/IEC 17025-compliant manufacturing, fostering collaborations with suppliers capable of delivering certified, traceable, and ruggedized systems for harsh operational environments. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over cost alone, ensuring reliability in mission-critical applications. Calhoun’s portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with 40% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. He actively engages small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical requirements, particularly those with specialized manufacturing or calibration capabilities, demonstrating a commitment to broadening the supplier base without compromising performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516, encompassing analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, with secondary emphasis on industrial measurement systems and crane/hoist infrastructure. He routinely procures mass spectrometers, gas chromatographs, pressure calibration rigs, and environmental sensors, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace testing domains. Calhoun’s expertise ensures that acquisitions directly support the Air Force’s need for accurate, repeatable, and field-deployable analytical capabilities.