Charles Strickland Jr.

Charles Strickland serves as a key procurement lead within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), supporting the Acquisition and Property Management Division in securing mission-critical goods and services that enhance federal law enforcement capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on forensic technology, emergency response systems, and specialized operational support, ensuring alignment with ATF’s mandate to modernize investigative infrastructure and maintain readiness for high-risk enforcement operations. His work directly enables the deployment of advanced detection tools, secure data systems, and field-ready equipment critical to public safety missions. Strickland maintains established relationships with a range of contractors, including WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION for legal and regulatory resources, and hospitality service providers such as EMPIRE HOSPITALITY LLC and BCS-MADISON LODGING LLC to support operational logistics and field personnel. He also engages technology service firms like APPLE TEN ALABAMA SERVICES and APPLE SEVEN SERVICES SOUTHEAST to deliver IT infrastructure and field support solutions. His contracting approach reflects a balance between large, experienced vendors and smaller, niche providers, emphasizing reliability, compliance, and mission-specific performance. Strickland demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand opportunities for small businesses, while maintaining flexibility through non-set-aside procurements when specialized capabilities require broader market engagement. His patterns indicate a balanced, compliant approach to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational needs. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 624230 for emergency relief and operational support services and 541519 for computer-related technical services, with significant activity in 334290 for communications equipment and 423430 for IT hardware and software distribution. He specializes in acquiring forensic analysis tools, secure communication systems, and integrated field support platforms that directly enhance ATF’s investigative and response capabilities.