Brock Vaughn

Brock Vaughn serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8806 Battle Management C3 SSC/BCK, a critical element of the Space Systems Command under the Department of the Air Force. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of advanced command, control, and communications (C3) systems, Vaughn supports the agency’s mission to deliver resilient, space-enabled battle management capabilities for joint warfighters. His work centers on engineering services that enhance situational awareness, targeting accuracy, and operational decision-making across contested environments. He routinely oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for systems integration, software development, and systems engineering support essential to next-generation C3 architectures. Vaughn maintains a broad and dynamic network of engineering and defense technology contractors, primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in space-based C3 systems, real-time data fusion, and secure communications architectures. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense primes and mid-tier technical service providers capable of rapid prototyping and field-deployable solutions. Vendor relationships are built on technical rigor, past performance in classified environments, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. Vaughn’s procurement strategy is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the agency’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of its technical requirements, which demand high-assurance capabilities not typically available through socioeconomic programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, contractors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical merit and mission alignment. His primary focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he procures systems engineering, software development, signal processing, and mission planning tools tailored for space-based battle management. Vaughn’s expertise centers on integrating legacy and emerging technologies into enterprise C3 networks, ensuring interoperability across joint and coalition forces.