Charles E. Julian

Charles E. Julian serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aerospace and space-based sustainment capabilities. His portfolio focuses on ensuring the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure through timely and compliant contracting actions. Julian oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and national defense imperatives. He specializes in complex IT and systems sustainment acquisitions requiring technical rigor and stringent compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Julian maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily engaged in computing infrastructure, custom software development, and mission-critical systems support. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in secure data processing, space systems integration, and mission assurance services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term sustainment partnerships, fostering vendor accountability and technical innovation across the defense technology ecosystem. Julian demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes small business participation without reliance on specialized programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, favoring broad-based small business competition to enhance innovation and resilience in the supply base. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to diversify vendor capabilities while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210 (computing infrastructure and data hosting) and 518210 (custom computer programming services), reflecting his specialization in mission-enabling IT systems. He also frequently procures services under 813110, indicating engagement with specialized support contractors for niche administrative or mission-adjacent functions. Julian’s technical domain expertise centers on secure cloud environments, embedded software development, and space systems sustainment, making him a key steward of digital infrastructure critical to Air Force space and missile operations.