Christopher H. Hampton

Christopher H. Hampton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the federal aerospace and communications sectors. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and national security procurement standards. His portfolio primarily involves technical acquisitions for avionics, communication systems, and mission-critical aerospace components, supporting defense and civilian aviation modernization initiatives. Hampton’s expertise lies in structuring competitive, risk-managed contracts that align with operational requirements and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Hampton maintains a robust network of industrial partners specializing in advanced manufacturing and systems integration. He engages with both large primes and qualified small businesses, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in technical proficiency and performance accountability. His procurement approach emphasizes open competition where feasible, while strategically leveraging set-asides to enhance market diversity and innovation capacity. Hampton demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of his contracts remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand vendor participation and promote economic opportunity within the aerospace supply chain. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility to maximize competition and capability. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). He routinely procures flight control systems, radar components, secure communication modules, and embedded avionics, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense-grade electronic systems and aerospace instrumentation.