Charles Frerich

Charles M. Frerich serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. He manages the full lifecycle of construction, maintenance, and logistical support contracts essential to airfield integrity, facility readiness, and base-wide operational continuity. His acquisitions primarily support capital improvement projects, utility system upgrades, and specialized engineering services that ensure mission-critical aviation operations remain uninterrupted. Frerich operates under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning contract outcomes with the Air Force’s strategic resilience goals. Frerich maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, both of which provide specialized engineering, construction, and geospatial support services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, technically capable vendors capable of delivering complex infrastructure solutions under tight operational timelines. He fosters long-term partnerships with firms demonstrating proven performance in military installation environments, emphasizing quality control, safety compliance, and schedule adherence. His set-aside preferences reflect a balanced approach to small business participation, with 37.3% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 1.7% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition (61.0%), Frerich actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion by leveraging small business programs where feasible, ensuring diverse vendor participation without compromising mission requirements. Frerich’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to specialized manufacturing and facility support services, including 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 811219 (Other Personal Care Services). These reflect a niche but critical need for technical equipment and ancillary services supporting installation infrastructure, from communication hardware to facility maintenance systems. His expertise lies in procuring technically complex, low-volume items that support the operational backbone of Air Force installations, requiring deep domain knowledge in defense facility sustainment.