Charlie E. Urrabazo

Charlie E. Urrabazo serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical airpower infrastructure. His work centers on securing advanced communications systems, mission-critical facility construction, and specialized equipment maintenance to ensure operational readiness. Urrabazo handles complex contract actions involving secure broadcasting, surveillance, and command-and-control technologies, aligning acquisitions with the Air Force’s modernization priorities for resilient, next-generation infrastructure. He operates within a high-stakes environment where reliability and cybersecurity are non-negotiable, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations and technical specifications for military-grade systems. Urrabazo cultivates partnerships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, as well as established defense contractors specializing in communications and security systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on competitive bidding and vendor diversity. He frequently engages firms with expertise in secure network integration, facility modernization, and electronic surveillance equipment, fostering long-term relationships built on compliance, performance, and innovation. A strong advocate for small business participation, Urrabazo consistently prioritizes set-asides, with over 65% of his acquisitions designated for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His socioeconomic contracting strategy emphasizes inclusive competition, ensuring opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. This approach supports broader Department of Defense goals to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience through diversified supplier networks. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in secure radio, data link, and signal processing systems. He also regularly procures security systems services (561621) and specialized control devices (334519), demonstrating technical fluency in military-grade electronics and infrastructure hardening. Urrabazo’s domain knowledge spans secure communications architecture, electromagnetic compatibility, and facility-based surveillance integration, positioning him as a strategic enabler of airpower sustainment.