Charles M. Carnley

Charles M. Carnley serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical systems essential to sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of secure communications equipment, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies, ensuring operational resilience through reliable, high-performance solutions. Carnley plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic modernization agenda by overseeing full lifecycle contracting processes—from requirements validation to contract award and administration—for construction, electrical, and utility infrastructure supporting Air Force installations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., all of which have demonstrated expertise in delivering complex defense-related construction and systems integration services. Carnley fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD security and technical standards, prioritizing contractors with proven track records in military environment compliance and rapid deployment. Carnley exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with HUBZone set-asides accounting for half of his awards and 8(a) competed contracts representing a quarter. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage small business innovation while ensuring equitable access to defense contracting opportunities for historically underutilized communities. His procurement approach consistently aligns with federal small business goals, emphasizing competition among certified disadvantaged firms. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories 236220, 237110, 238210, and 238220, corresponding to commercial and institutional building construction, water and sewer infrastructure, electrical installation, and HVAC systems. Carnley specializes in procuring mission-enabling physical infrastructure that supports secure communications hubs, command centers, and forward-operating bases, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD construction standards, facility hardening requirements, and integrated utility systems critical to air operations readiness.