Zachary.Schultz

Zachary Schultz supports the FA2823 AFTC PZIO in advancing critical aerospace test and evaluation capabilities through strategic procurement of specialized instrumentation and infrastructure systems. While his official title is not listed, his procurement activities center on acquiring high-precision measurement, signal intelligence, and avionics test systems essential to maintaining Air Force mission readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning technical instrumentation, facility upgrades, and specialized manufacturing services, ensuring alignment with the agency’s modernization goals for electromagnetic and sensor systems. Schultz maintains consistent working relationships with a select 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 focus on niche providers capable of delivering custom-built test equipment, ruggedized electronics, and mission-critical facility modifications. His contracting approach emphasizes technical specificity over volume, favoring vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and controlled-environment system integration. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 20% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance indicates a focus on technical capability first, with intentional inclusion of small businesses that meet stringent performance requirements. There is no evidence of preferential targeting for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB categories, suggesting a merit-based, capability-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting. The agency’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal testing) and 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), reflecting the dual need for advanced sensor systems and facility environmental controls. Additional activity in machine shops (332710) and knit fabric mills (313240) underscores specialized requirements for EMI shielding, sensor housings, and thermal management components. Schultz’s expertise lies in bridging complex technical specifications with compliant acquisition pathways to support next-generation aerospace test infrastructure.