Alex Bragado

Alex Bragado serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the FA2518 USSF SPOC/SAIO, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to modernize space domain capabilities through specialized engineering and telecommunications acquisitions. While not the primary contracting officer, Bragado plays a critical role in facilitating the planning, solicitation, and execution of contracts for space-based surveillance, satellite communications, and electromagnetic warfare systems. Their work ensures alignment with strategic priorities in space domain awareness and resilient satellite architectures, often coordinating technical requirements with mission stakeholders to shape competitive solicitations under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Bragado maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Keystone Mission Solutions Corp, Riverside Research Institute, and Bowhead Information Technology Service LLC, all of which provide advanced systems engineering, signal processing, and cyber-resilient communications solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense technology vendors with proven expertise in classified space operations and rapid prototyping environments. The working relationship is characterized by iterative collaboration, technical validation, and compliance with Space Force acquisition standards for secure, low-latency data architectures. Set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 70% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides, while 30% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern indicates a balanced approach—prioritizing market competition while actively enabling small business participation in niche technical domains where specialized capabilities are scarce. The primary NAICS focus areas include 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 532420 (Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), reflecting procurement needs for mission-critical hardware integration, signal infrastructure, and modular computing systems. Technical expertise centers on space-ground interface systems, RF equipment, and secure data transport networks supporting operational space assets.