Darrell I. Coleman

Darrell I. Coleman serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8682 Aflcmc Ebjk, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing guided missile and space systems essential to national defense. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for high-priority defense technologies, including procurement planning, solicitation development, contract negotiation, and performance oversight. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize long-range strike capabilities and ensure air and space superiority through the rapid fielding of precision-guided munitions, missile defense systems, and advanced space-based platforms. Coleman typically handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for engineering, manufacturing, and R&D services tied to national security systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Coleman maintains strategic partnerships with prime contractors and subsystem suppliers specializing in guided missile integration, propulsion systems, and advanced electronics. His procurement patterns reflect collaboration with Tier 1 defense aerospace firms and niche technology providers capable of meeting stringent MIL-STD and ITAR compliance requirements. He consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in hypersonics, guidance and control systems, and space launch support infrastructure, fostering long-term relationships built on technical rigor and mission alignment. Coleman’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the classified, high-performance nature of the systems procured and the limited pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting technical and security thresholds. While small business set-asides are not utilized, he ensures fair opportunity for all eligible firms through transparent solicitation practices and rigorous evaluation criteria aligned with DoD acquisition regulations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 336419 (Missile Components), with significant activity in 334419 (Electronic Components) and 541715 (R&D in Physical Sciences). He specializes in acquiring advanced seeker systems, inertial navigation units, solid-fuel propulsion modules, and mission-critical software for autonomous targeting, underscoring deep technical expertise in aerospace defense systems.