Culley L Charlesworth

Culley L. Charlesworth serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and industrial manufacturing sectors. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses contracts for chemical products, explosives, ammunition, aerospace components, and advanced sensing systems, requiring deep technical understanding of defense supply chains and stringent quality assurance protocols. Charlesworth oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity goods to support national security objectives. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Charlesworth maintains a broad network of industrial manufacturers and specialized suppliers capable of meeting exacting military and industrial specifications. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and technical evaluation, fostering relationships with firms possessing the capability to produce precision-engineered components under controlled environments. He frequently engages with small and mid-sized manufacturers with niche expertise in high-hazard materials and defense-grade systems, prioritizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and supply chain resilience. Charlesworth demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 91.7% of his awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 8.3% of his contracting activity to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a targeted commitment to veteran-owned enterprises within the industrial base. His approach balances broad market access with deliberate inclusion of qualified disadvantaged vendors, aligning with federal small business goals while maintaining operational readiness. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to explosives manufacturing, ammunition production, aircraft subsystems, and advanced avionics systems, indicating deep specialization in defense-industrial domains. Charlesworth routinely procures hazardous materials, pyrotechnic devices, guidance system components, and other mission-critical hardware requiring adherence to DoD and DOT regulatory frameworks, establishing him as a subject matter expert in high-consequence procurement environments.