Yesenia Manzur

Yesenia Manzur serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in procuring advanced test and evaluation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the acquisition of airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and signal intelligence instrumentation, with a focus on avionics, electronic warfare, and electromagnetic compatibility technologies. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the development and integration of high-precision measurement systems essential for maintaining operational superiority in contested environments. Manzur maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche engineering firms, specialized system integrators, and technical service providers capable of delivering custom test equipment, field-deployable instrumentation, and mission-critical infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in complex aerospace test environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Manzur demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively seeks qualified small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, to ensure innovation and resilience within the supply base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 113110 (Timber Tract Operations), which reflects specialized infrastructure and site preparation for test ranges, alongside 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors). These categories underscore her technical domain expertise in ruggedized communications hardware, field-deployable test beds, and mission-critical facility modifications supporting aerospace R&D and evaluation activities.