Yelena Kanevsky

Yelena Kanevsky serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex procurements for high-precision instrumentation, electrotherapeutic and electromedical devices, and industrial measurement systems essential to flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to sustain airpower readiness through advanced technical capabilities. Kanevsky maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor specializing in the delivery and integration of specialized analytical and test equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven technical expertise in aerospace instrumentation and calibration services, indicating a focus on reliability, traceability, and compliance with military specifications. She engages vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, prioritizing performance history and technical capability over cost alone. Her procurement portfolio is predominantly open to all competitors, with 78.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on technical suitability. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 21.4% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both capability and socioeconomic goals. Kanevsky’s primary NAICS focus includes 541712 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, 334515 for instrument manufacturing of electrical measurement systems, and 488991 for specialized packing and crating of sensitive equipment. Her expertise lies in procuring laboratory-grade analytical tools, calibration standards, and mission-support logistics services, underscoring her deep technical understanding of aerospace test and measurement domains.