Charles M. Carnley

Charles M. Carnley serves as Flight Chief for FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he leads the acquisition and sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure supporting air operations. His role encompasses the end-to-end procurement of specialized contracting services essential to base resilience, including the installation and maintenance of environmental control systems, aeronautical utilities, and integrated facility infrastructure. Carnley ensures that acquisitions align with Air Force modernization priorities by delivering reliable, secure, and compliant systems that underpin operational readiness across expeditionary and garrison environments. 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 whom possess proven expertise in complex facility systems integration. Carnley fosters long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of executing high-stakes, mission-essential work under tight operational timelines, emphasizing technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and rapid response capabilities. Carnley’s procurement portfolio is exclusively structured under HUBZone Set-Aside authorities, reflecting a steadfast commitment to economic development in historically underutilized business zones. All of his acquisitions are reserved for HUBZone-certified small businesses, ensuring that contracting opportunities directly support rural and distressed communities while maintaining a high standard of technical delivery. This approach reinforces the Air Force’s broader socioeconomic goals and strengthens the defense industrial base through targeted small business engagement. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—where he oversees the acquisition of HVAC systems, thermal management infrastructure, and climate-controlled facility upgrades critical to sustaining sensitive communications and defense electronics. Carnley’s technical expertise lies in ensuring that environmental systems meet stringent military specifications for reliability, energy efficiency, and electromagnetic compatibility in austere operational environments.