Charlie Foster, Jr.

Charlie Foster, Jr. serves as Flight Chief (42 CONS/LGCB-1) within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he leads procurement initiatives critical to Air University’s operational readiness and educational modernization. In this role, he oversees the acquisition of advanced technical systems including industrial process control instrumentation, audiovisual and communication infrastructure, and mission-critical facility services. His portfolio supports immersive training environments, command and control systems, and institutional maintenance programs essential to Air Force education and training missions. Foster ensures acquisitions align with Air Force technical standards and operational timelines, balancing innovation with sustainment needs across a diverse range of mission-critical domains. Foster cultivates strategic relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized manufacturers of measurement and control instruments, professional service organizations, and facility maintenance contractors. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in defense-grade AV systems, simulation technology integration, and technical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of supporting complex, multi-year operational requirements. Foster’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with 80% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 20% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This targeted approach ensures veteran-owned enterprises have meaningful access to high-value defense contracts while maintaining operational flexibility. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced adherence to federal small business goals without compromising mission readiness or technical rigor. His primary NAICS focus areas—334513 for industrial process instrumentation, 811219 for miscellaneous repair and maintenance, and 813920 for professional organizations—reveal deep specialization in technical systems integration, facility sustainment, and expert advisory services. He routinely procures precision measurement devices, training simulation hardware, and professional consulting services tailored to military education infrastructure, demonstrating expertise in both hardware procurement and service-based technical support.