Edgar Alonso-Bernal

Major Edgar Alonso-Bernal serves as a contracting officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, he manages the acquisition lifecycle for high-priority technical programs involving guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and advanced navigation platforms. His procurement activities center on ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contract awards that align with national defense priorities, emphasizing technical innovation and system sustainment across the lifecycle of critical space and missile assets. Major Alonso-Bernal collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors specializing in aerospace engineering, systems integration, and propulsion technology. He routinely engages with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in guided missile manufacturing, space vehicle development, and mission-critical command and control systems. His working relationships are characterized by long-term strategic partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, high-reliability systems under stringent DoD compliance standards, often requiring secure facilities, ITAR adherence, and rigorous test and evaluation protocols. His contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as no set-aside, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach ensures that all awards are driven by mission-critical performance requirements and industrial base readiness. Major Alonso-Bernal’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 and 541715 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, 336414 and 336415 for guided missile and propulsion system manufacturing, and 541330 for engineering services. He specializes in acquiring advanced technical solutions for space-based surveillance, precision navigation, and missile sustainment, requiring deep domain expertise in aerospace systems engineering and defense acquisition regulation.