Chad S Cornelius

Chad S. Cornelius serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical professional services that sustain and modernize Air Force operational capabilities. He specializes in the procurement of systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. His portfolio centers on complex, performance-based contracts requiring deep technical oversight and rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations, particularly in the domain of custom software development and data analytics support. Chad maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their expertise in advanced technical services and research-driven solutions. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, task-order-based engagements that emphasize innovation, agility, and mission adaptability. His procurement approach prioritizes sustained collaboration with vendors possessing proven capabilities in defense-grade IT environments, fostering trust through consistent performance and adherence to stringent security and compliance standards. Chad’s contracting patterns reflect a singular focus on full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under no set-aside provisions. While he does not utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach ensures maximum competition among qualified industry participants, prioritizing technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic categorization. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a deep specialization in bespoke software development, algorithmic analytics, and integrated systems solutions tailored to Air Force operational needs. He consistently acquires services involving secure coding practices, cloud-native application development, and mission-critical data pipelines, underscoring his expertise in technical domains critical to modern air and space operations.