Charles Briggs

Charles J. Briggs serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical aerospace and space-based sustainment programs. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that ensure the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications networks, and global positioning infrastructure. Briggs focuses on complex technical acquisitions requiring deep systems engineering expertise, particularly those involving modernization, lifecycle support, and mission-critical command and control enhancements. He plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the Air Force’s broader objectives to maintain technological superiority in space and missile domains. Briggs collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in defense aerospace systems, though no single vendor dominates his portfolio. He engages both large defense primes and niche technology providers with proven capabilities in systems integration, software modernization, and mission-critical sustainment. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and accountability. Briggs does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides; 100% of his acquisitions are competed without restriction, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, he remains open to qualified small businesses that demonstrate the requisite technical maturity and past performance in high-stakes aerospace environments. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences). He routinely procures advanced software architectures, embedded systems development, signal processing solutions, and systems engineering support for space and missile platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-critical IT and engineering domains.