Vernon Valigura

Vernon Valigura serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. He manages acquisitions critical to the development, integration, and sustainment of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, radar, and signal intelligence platforms. His portfolio centers on technical systems that ensure mission readiness through advanced test and evaluation infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on electromagnetic compatibility, signal analysis, and real-time data acquisition systems. Valigura handles complex contract actions ranging from R&D prototypes to production-scale instrumentation, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These vendors provide tailored engineering services, custom electronic components, test facility integration, and specialized construction for sensitive test environments. Valigura’s procurement approach favors established technical partners with proven capabilities in defense-grade instrumentation and ruggedized systems, reflecting a preference for reliability and compliance with military standards over broad competition. Valigura’s contracting patterns show a strong inclination toward open competition, with 85% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 15% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission-critical performance and socioeconomic goals. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his small business awards reflect a focus on firms with niche technical expertise in aerospace systems. His primary NAICS focus includes 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring his expertise in procuring advanced sensors, signal processing hardware, and mission-critical test instrumentation for aerospace applications.