Charles Duncan

Charles Duncan serves as a primary contracting officer within the Defense Logistics Agency (97AS), where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical logistical supplies to sustain U.S. military readiness. His responsibilities center on the acquisition of ordnance systems, precision-engineered components, and specialized mechanical hardware essential to operational force sustainment. Duncan manages complex procurements under FAR and DFARS frameworks, focusing on high-reliability, defense-grade products that support weapon subsystems, energy storage, and field medical equipment. His portfolio is characterized by technical rigor and strict compliance with defense supply chain resilience standards. Duncan maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including The Boeing Company, Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc., and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp., reflecting a blend of aerospace, ordnance, and logistics expertise. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing proven track records in defense-certified manufacturing and rapid deployment capabilities. These relationships are built on performance-based outcomes, quality assurance protocols, and adherence to military specifications, ensuring reliable delivery of mission-essential hardware under austere conditions. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward open competition, with 95.8% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is limited at 4.2%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a preference for competitive, non-preferential procurement unless specific capability gaps necessitate targeted outreach. This pattern underscores a mission-first approach prioritizing technical capability and supply chain continuity over socioeconomic targeting. Duncan’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing), accounting for nearly half of his portfolio, followed by industrial valve manufacturing (332911) and aircraft auxiliary equipment (336413). His domain expertise lies in procuring ball bearings, mechanical power transmission systems, and precision ordnance accessories—components critical to weapon reliability, vehicle mobility, and avionics functionality. He operates at the intersection of defense engineering and supply chain logistics, ensuring that fielded systems meet the highest standards of durability and interoperability.