Will Schlegel

Will Schlegel serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His procurement activities support the modernization of scientific facilities and the sustainment of high-accuracy analytical capabilities essential to operational readiness. Schlegel routinely manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, focusing on competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for mission-critical technical systems used in experimental and instructional environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., all of which provide advanced measurement devices, unmanned aerial systems, and laboratory-grade instrumentation. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche manufacturers with proven expertise in aerospace-grade technical solutions, often requiring tailored technical specifications and rigorous compliance with military standards. Schlegel’s approach emphasizes vendor collaboration during the requirements development phase to ensure deliverables meet exacting performance benchmarks. Schlegel demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 54.5% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small disadvantaged businesses and other socioeconomic categories, fostering innovation through agile, specialized suppliers. This focus aligns with Department of the Air Force goals to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience in critical technical supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 335129 and 334519, encompassing precision measuring and controlling devices, alongside related categories in electronic components and sporting/athletic goods manufacturing. He specializes in procuring high-accuracy sensors, data acquisition systems, flight training simulators, and laboratory calibration equipment, reflecting deep technical expertise in aerospace instrumentation and experimental systems engineering.