Archie Burch

Archie Burch serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8110 Aflcmc WBK-2 B-2 unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing technical acquisitions that sustain and modernize the B-2 Spirit bomber fleet. His role centers on securing specialized engineering, manufacturing, and avionics support critical to maintaining nuclear compliance, structural integrity, and operational readiness of this strategic platform. He routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts for legacy system upgrades, hardness surveillance enhancements, and mission-critical component replacements, ensuring alignment with Air Force life-cycle management objectives and defense acquisition regulations. Burch collaborates with a network of defense aerospace contractors specializing in advanced aircraft systems, particularly those with expertise in classified avionics integration and classified manufacturing processes. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing ITAR compliance, AS9100 certification, and experience in classified DoD environments. His working relationships emphasize technical proficiency over volume, prioritizing vendors with proven track records in sustaining stealth platforms and delivering ruggedized, high-reliability components under stringent security protocols. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet he maintains a deliberate 10% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to niche capabilities while fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses in the aerospace supply chain, particularly those with niche expertise in precision machining and electronic subsystems. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, followed by 541330 for engineering services. He frequently procures custom avionics upgrades, structural monitoring sensors, and specialized test equipment tied to B-2 platform sustainment. His technical domain expertise spans classified aerospace systems, radar cross-section maintenance, and embedded firmware modernization, making him a critical link between operational requirements and industrial capability.