Steven F Pillo

Steve F. Pillo serves as a Contracting Officer at Headquarters, Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. He manages complex acquisition portfolios centered on advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and mission-critical technical services that directly enhance pilot readiness, surveillance effectiveness, and tactical communications. His procurement activities span both commercial and specialized defense-related goods and services, requiring deep technical understanding and strict adherence to FAR and DFARS compliance frameworks. Pillo maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a pattern of sustained collaboration with joint ventures and specialized service providers experienced in military training and maintenance environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor partnerships, and the use of multiple-award contracts to ensure responsive, scalable support for operational needs across Air Combat Command’s global footprint. His procurement strategy demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 52% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including a significant emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 16.7% and Total Small Business Set-Asides at 36.1%. This reflects a deliberate alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals and a preference for vendors with proven military domain expertise. Pillo’s primary NAICS focus areas include Engineering Services (541330), Electrical and Plumbing Contractors (238210 and 238220), and Building Services (561790), indicating a strong emphasis on infrastructure modernization and facility support for training and command facilities. His technical expertise spans systems integration, facility sustainment, and mission-enabling services critical to maintaining combat-ready air forces.