Tony Barsi

Tony Barsi serves as a procurement specialist focused exclusively on nonscheduled air transportation services, managing acquisitions that support specialized aviation operations requiring flexibility, rapid response, and non-scheduled flight capabilities. His role centers on ensuring mission-critical air transport needs are met through compliant, transparent contracting practices aligned with federal aviation and logistics standards. He typically handles task and delivery order contracts under FAR Part 16, with a strong emphasis on performance-based service acquisition methodologies to ensure operational readiness and cost-effective outcomes. His work directly supports agencies requiring on-demand air mobility for personnel, equipment, or time-sensitive cargo. Barsi maintains a broad and open contractor base, engaging with certified aviation service providers ranging from small regional operators to large national air carriers with Part 135 and Part 121 certifications. He consistently evaluates vendors based on safety records, operational reliability, and compliance with FAA regulations, fostering long-term partnerships with firms demonstrating consistent performance and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement approach prioritizes competitive bidding and market research to ensure broad vendor participation and service quality. Barsi’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate strategy to maximize market access and leverage full competition among qualified providers, rather than reserving opportunities for socioeconomic categories. His approach prioritizes capability and compliance over socioeconomic designations, aligning with mission requirements that demand specialized aviation expertise available across the broader market. His primary focus is on NAICS 481219—Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation—which encompasses air taxi, charter, on-demand cargo, and specialized aerial operations not covered by scheduled airline services. He procures services including executive transport, medical evacuation support, aerial surveying, and emergency response aviation, requiring deep familiarity with FAA Part 135 operational standards, aircraft type certifications, and mission-specific equipment requirements. His technical expertise lies in evaluating operator capabilities for complex, non-routine flight profiles under dynamic operational conditions.