Charles A Peterson

Charles A. Peterson serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4419 agency, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical air base infrastructure and aerospace maintenance systems. His work directly supports operational readiness by securing essential components for aircraft sustainment, facility utilities, and mission-critical logistical support. He typically handles complex, performance-based contracts for industrial equipment, electrical systems, and prefabricated building components, ensuring compliance with Air Force technical standards and lifecycle management requirements. His procurement decisions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance long-term aerospace system reliability and base resilience. Peterson maintains a consistent working relationship with Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc., a primary vendor for industrial machinery and mission-critical spare parts. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in aerospace logistics and maintenance support, while also integrating niche suppliers capable of delivering specialized components for aircraft maintenance and base infrastructure. His approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain continuity in high-stakes operational environments. A defining feature of Peterson’s contracting portfolio is its strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 81% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base and foster innovation among underrepresented vendors. His procurement patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to equitable access and community-based economic development within the defense supply chain. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 238210 for electrical contractors, 332311 for prefabricated metal building components, and 334220 for wireless communications equipment. He routinely procures mission-critical systems such as environmental control units, structural support assemblies, and integrated facility monitoring systems, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace infrastructure and base modernization domains.