Troy Teachey

Troy Teachey serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Aviation Administration’s 693KA7 Enroute & Terminal Contracts unit, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that modernize the National Airspace System’s critical infrastructure. He oversees the acquisition of advanced avionics, automation platforms, and next-generation surveillance and navigation systems essential to replacing legacy radar and control technologies. His portfolio centers on high-stakes, mission-critical contracts that ensure the safety, efficiency, and resilience of en route and terminal air traffic control operations, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace systems and lifecycle sustainment strategies. Teachey maintains a consistent working relationship with SAAB INC, a primary contractor delivering cutting-edge air traffic management solutions, including radar replacement systems and digital surveillance technologies. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence, performance reliability, and systems integration expertise. While SAAB INC is the dominant contractor, his engagements reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in complex aerospace engineering and systems modernization. Teachey’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing mission readiness and system interoperability. His approach aligns with the FAA’s need for proven, scalable solutions from vendors with extensive experience in federal aviation systems. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical system manufacturing and 488190 for air transportation support services, with supplemental activity in 541715 for research and development of advanced air traffic technologies. He routinely acquires radar modernization systems, surveillance data processors, automation software, and integrated navigation solutions, demonstrating specialized expertise in the technical domains of air traffic control infrastructure and next-generation airspace modernization.