Charles Briggs

Charles J. Briggs serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions for mission-critical platforms including guided missiles, satellite communications systems, and space vehicle infrastructure. His acquisitions focus on technical services and specialized manufacturing essential to maintaining operational readiness of national defense assets, ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting standards. Briggs collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors, including prime systems integrators, engineering firms, and advanced manufacturing vendors with deep expertise in aerospace and space systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industry partners with proven capabilities in missile sustainment, RF communications equipment, and systems engineering. He consistently engages vendors capable of supporting long-term sustainment, rapid prototyping, and technical refresh cycles for legacy and next-generation platforms. His procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit, industrial base capacity, and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes nature of space and missile sustainment programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, he remains compliant with all statutory requirements and may consider qualified small businesses when they demonstrate unique technical capabilities. Briggs specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 541330 (Engineering Services), 541712 (R&D in Physical Sciences), 541380 (Testing Laboratories), 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), and 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment). His portfolio centers on advanced systems engineering, test and evaluation, satellite subsystems, and RF communication hardware, requiring deep technical understanding of defense aerospace standards and acquisition pathways such as OTAs and SBIR transitions.