Charles D. Rhea

Charles Rhea serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services essential to maintaining safe, technologically advanced installations. His portfolio primarily includes contracts for aircraft support systems, communications infrastructure, and facility modernization, requiring deep technical expertise in defense logistics and compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Rhea plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely delivery of services that directly support Air Force personnel and mission-critical equipment. Rhea maintains established 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. These vendors consistently deliver high-complexity services in aviation maintenance, medical systems integration, and facility operations. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor partnerships, and rigorous contract administration to ensure compliance with technical specifications and delivery timelines. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (72.7%), Rhea demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-third of his awards directed toward set-asides. He actively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (18.2%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (9.1%), aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive rigor and mission effectiveness. Rhea’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in avionics, flight systems, and aerospace component support. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 611699 and 336214, indicating engagement in technical training and specialized equipment maintenance. His domain expertise spans aerospace systems integration, facility sustainment, and mission-critical medical logistics, positioning him as a key steward of Air Force readiness through strategic, technically informed contracting.