Damian Cordiel

Damian Cordiel serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of critical aerospace and information systems aligned with the Department of Defense’s modernization priorities. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions across technical domains including avionics, cyber-enabled command and control, and mission-critical infrastructure, Cordiel ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing strategic capabilities essential to air superiority and space dominance. His portfolio encompasses both large-scale prime contracts and small business set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to sustaining operational readiness through innovative and resilient supply chains. Cordiel maintains consistent contracting relationships with major defense prime contractors, including The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, partnering with them on high-priority programs involving next-generation aircraft systems, secure communications platforms, and integrated C5ISRT architectures. These collaborations are typically structured under full and open competition or strategic sourcing vehicles, with an emphasis on technical innovation, lifecycle sustainment, and rapid fielding of mission-critical capabilities. His procurement approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and risk-mitigated contract structures to ensure mission success across dynamic operational environments. Cordiel demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance innovation from emerging vendors, and broaden the industrial base supporting Air Force missions. While no set-aside awards also constitute half of his portfolio, his balanced approach ensures both large-scale capability delivery and meaningful small business participation across multiple socioeconomic categories. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), indicating significant investment in ground support equipment and aerospace infrastructure systems, complemented by NAICS 611420 (Computer Training) for workforce development and NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors) for facility modernization. This unique combination reveals a dual emphasis on both high-tech defense systems and the physical infrastructure required to sustain them, showcasing a holistic understanding of operational readiness beyond purely digital domains.