AFMC

Air Force Materiel Command is the U.S. Air Force major command responsible for research, development, test, acquisition, and sustainment of Air Force weapon systems and capabilities. AFMC manages product centers, air logistics complexes, and test centers that conduct billions of dollars in annual contracting.

AFMC organizations include Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Air Force Sustainment Center. Understanding AFMC's organizational structure and acquisition processes helps contractors navigate Air Force materiel acquisition opportunities. AFMC emphasizes speed, innovation, and digital transformation in its acquisition approaches.