William Clearwater

William Clearwater serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His portfolio supports the modernization of scientific facilities and the sustainment of high-fidelity analytical capabilities essential to operational readiness. He handles complex procurements under full and open competition, focusing on technical services and high-accuracy measurement systems that directly enable mission-critical education and research programs. Clearwater maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide advanced sensing technologies, unmanned aerial systems for training applications, and precision optical instrumentation. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliability and interoperability across laboratory and field environments. He prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and validated calibration protocols. Clearwater’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. His contracting strategy prioritizes technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic criteria, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment and services required to maintain the Academy’s advanced training infrastructure. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), where he manages design and integration services for technical facility upgrades, and NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), which he applies to procure high-precision analytical devices adapted for aerospace and environmental monitoring. His expertise centers on technical systems requiring stringent calibration, environmental resilience, and compliance with DoD technical standards.