Allen Neal Booher

Allen Neal Booher serves as a Contracting Officer for the Missile Defense Agency (HQ0276), where he plays a critical role in securing advanced defense technologies essential to the nation’s ballistic and hypersonic threat mitigation efforts. Responsible for the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, Booher manages complex procurements for missile defense systems, including interceptors, sensor networks, and command-and-control architectures. His portfolio centers on high-stakes, mission-critical contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations. He ensures alignment between program requirements and industrial capabilities to support rapid fielding and operational readiness. Booher’s contractor relationships are primarily with prime defense contractors and systems integrators specializing in guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, as well as advanced computer systems design firms. He works closely with vendors possessing deep expertise in radar signal processing, missile guidance algorithms, and real-time battle management software. His procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence, performance-based contracting, and long-term partnership development with industry leaders capable of delivering under demanding operational timelines and security protocols. Booher’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his focus remains on securing the highest technical capability to meet mission-critical defense objectives, consistent with the Missile Defense Agency’s operational imperatives. His primary NAICS focus areas include 336414 for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, 541512 for computer systems design services, and 541712 for physical and engineering R&D. He routinely procures cutting-edge hardware and software systems supporting missile interception, sensor fusion, and live-fire test integration, demonstrating specialized expertise in aerospace defense technology and systems engineering procurement.