Zachary Oliverson

Zachary Oliverson serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA3002 338 Ess Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize military aviation training systems. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts supporting flight training, technical instruction, and workforce development for enlisted personnel, officers, and international partners. His procurement portfolio centers on high-fidelity simulation platforms, curriculum development, and mission-critical training infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across the Air Force’s pilot and crew training pipeline. Oliverson’s role is pivotal in aligning acquisition strategy with the agency’s mission to maintain air superiority through advanced, scalable training solutions. He maintains a consistent working relationship with CLEARWATERS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS LLC, the primary contractor supporting the agency’s flight training and systems integration requirements. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in aviation training technologies and instructional design, often engaging vendors capable of delivering integrated, simulation-based learning environments. While he collaborates with a limited number of key contractors, his approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and mission alignment over broad competition. Oliverson’s contracting activity is predominantly non-set-aside, with 83.3% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences. However, he maintains a targeted 16.7% commitment to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a measured but deliberate engagement with small business partners capable of delivering specialized training services or niche technical support. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), which accounts for 83.3% of his activity, encompassing simulator maintenance, flight instructor services, and curriculum modernization. The remaining 16.7% falls under NAICS 541611, reflecting his engagement with management consultants who support training program optimization, workforce planning, and process improvement initiatives. His expertise lies at the intersection of aviation training systems and operational readiness, ensuring acquisitions directly enhance pilot proficiency and mission effectiveness.