Yelena Kanevsky

Yelena Kanevsky supports the procurement mission of the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio under the Department of the Air Force, managing complex acquisitions for high-precision aerospace and defense instrumentation. She specializes in securing laboratory-grade analytical equipment, electrotherapeutic and electromedical devices, and industrial measurement systems critical to flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Her work ensures the operational readiness of airpower platforms by acquiring mission-critical systems that meet stringent military and NIST-traceable standards, often requiring compliance with MIL-STD and ASME B89 specifications. Kanevsky’s portfolio spans research, engineering, and technical services essential to sustaining advanced aerospace testing capabilities. She maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor providing specialized instrumentation and calibration services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven technical expertise in precision manufacturing and aerospace-grade systems, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract vehicles. While she collaborates with a limited number of core vendors, her approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and lifecycle support over volume-based sourcing. Kanevsky’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 16.7% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and system interoperability above socioeconomic classifications. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), reflecting deep engagement with technical domains requiring certified metrology, systems integration, and compliance with DoD technical data packages. She routinely procures calibrated sensors, spectral analyzers, pressure and thermal measurement systems, and custom test fixtures used in propulsion and avionics validation environments.