Charles T. Clements

Charles T. Clements serves as a Contracting Officer for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced missile defense technologies critical to national security. Responsible for managing complex, high-stakes procurements, he oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for research, development, and integration of layered missile defense systems, including midcourse and terminal-phase interceptors. His portfolio primarily supports MDA’s mission to field innovative, multi-domain defense architectures through cutting-edge engineering and systems integration, ensuring alignment with strategic defense priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Clements maintains consistent, long-term relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, who deliver integrated weapon systems, sensor platforms, and command-and-control technologies. He also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. for technical and engineering support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in missile defense systems, emphasizing performance-based contracting, cost realism, and risk mitigation in high-technology environments. While the majority of his acquisitions—87.5%—are conducted without set-asides, Clements maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 12.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His approach balances mission-critical needs with socioeconomic goals, ensuring qualified small businesses contribute to technical execution without compromising system performance or schedule integrity. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), reflecting his deep engagement in advanced R&D for guided weapons, sensor modernization, and ballistic missile defense architectures. He also procures engineering services (NAICS 541330) and management consulting (NAICS 541611) to support systems engineering, integration, and program oversight across the defense lifecycle.