Brandon K. Darrington

Brandon Darrington serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA8726 AFLCMC HNK C3IN, a critical unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing expeditionary command, control, communications, intelligence, and network (C3IN) systems. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical capabilities including deployable communications architectures, cloud-enabled productivity platforms, and AI-integrated analytics tools that enable secure, interoperable operations across global air and space domains. His portfolio emphasizes technical services that enhance operational resilience, with a focus on rapid fielding and sustainment of next-generation C3IN infrastructure. Darrington maintains a consistent working relationship with FEDCON-1, LLC, a trusted contractor delivering specialized engineering and systems integration services for C3IN modernization. His procurement approach reflects a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in secure network architecture and defense-grade IT solutions, while also fostering collaborative vendor partnerships that support agile development and rapid prototyping cycles. He prioritizes vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD cybersecurity standards and delivering scalable, field-deployable capabilities under tight operational timelines. His contracting pattern reveals a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with equal distribution between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively facilitates small business participation without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone, indicating a focus on capability-driven competition rather than socioeconomic categorization alone. Darrington’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting services supporting C3IN program oversight, and NAICS 561621 for security systems services, including intrusion detection, secure access control, and hardened network perimeter solutions. He specializes in acquiring integrated cybersecurity services, mission-critical IT modernization, and enterprise-level network management tools that underpin the Air Force’s expeditionary C3IN mission.