Charles E. Brockett

Charles E. Brockett serves as Deputy Director of Contracts for the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the strategic acquisition and lifecycle sustainment of critical aerospace and space-based systems. His leadership ensures the operational readiness of guided missile platforms, satellite communications networks, and global positioning infrastructure through complex, technically demanding contracts. Brockett manages the full spectrum of acquisition activities—from requirements validation and source selection to contract execution and performance oversight—focusing on high-priority national defense systems that require advanced engineering and long-term sustainment support. Brockett’s procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with a select group of specialized defense contractors with proven expertise in aerospace systems integration, signal processing, and space vehicle sustainment. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with deep technical capabilities in missile guidance, satellite command and control, and secure communications architectures. His working relationships are built on performance reliability, technical innovation, and compliance with stringent DoD acquisition standards, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting mission-critical systems over extended operational lifecycles. Brockett’s contracting patterns reflect a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the systems under sustainment, where only a limited pool of qualified contractors possesses the necessary security clearances, technical certifications, and engineering heritage to meet mission requirements. Consequently, socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are not routinely applied, as the technical bar for performance precludes broad competition. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—encompassing advanced systems engineering, sensor modernization, and embedded software development for space and missile platforms. Brockett’s expertise lies in acquiring cutting-edge R&D services that bridge emerging technologies with legacy infrastructure, ensuring the Air Force maintains superiority in space and missile sustainment domains.