Charles D. Rhea

Charles D. Rhea serves as Lead Contract Specialist for FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he orchestrates the acquisition of mission-critical facility, medical, and infrastructure support services essential to Air Force operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific policies. His portfolio centers on sustaining installation functionality through specialized services that maintain airfield integrity, modernize communications systems, and support personnel welfare, aligning procurement activities with the agency’s strategic priorities for resilience and technological advancement. Rhea maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., each providing niche expertise in facilities support, medical logistics, and equipment rental. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned services under dynamic operational conditions. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 16.7 percent designated for women-owned small businesses. While half of his actions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to expand opportunity within the defense industrial base and promote equitable access to federal contracting. Rhea’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 561210 (Facilities Support Services), 532310 (General Rental Centers), 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings), 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), and 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), reflecting a diverse operational need for infrastructure enablement, specialized equipment, and garrison support. His technical expertise spans the integration of commercial-off-the-shelf solutions with military-grade requirements, ensuring service delivery meets both regulatory and mission-critical standards.