Steven Confer

Steven Confer serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA9301 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical industrial and technical services essential to sustaining aerospace infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on maintenance, repair, and modernization of facility systems, measurement devices, and electronic instrumentation critical to Air Force operational readiness. His work ensures the continued functionality of aging installations through timely procurement of specialized industrial support, facility services, and precision equipment, aligning with the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain safe, efficient, and resilient aerospace bases. Confer maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including Data Monitor Systems Inc. and AT&T Corp., reflecting a reliance on vendors with deep expertise in industrial monitoring systems and secure communications infrastructure. His procurement patterns favor established contractors with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade systems integration, while also integrating smaller firms capable of delivering niche technical solutions. These relationships are built on sustained performance, technical compliance, and responsiveness to rapidly evolving facility and instrumentation requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Confer consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His contracting approach actively supports socioeconomic programs by structuring opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to broadening vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His technical focus centers on NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting procurement of advanced sensor systems, embedded computing platforms, and mission-specific audiovisual equipment. Confer’s expertise lies in acquiring precision instrumentation and digital control systems used for facility monitoring, environmental compliance, and real-time diagnostics across Air Force installations.