Eric J. Lingad

Eric J. Lingad serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of advanced aerospace, information systems, and cyber-enabled C5ISRT capabilities critical to maintaining air superiority and space dominance. He manages complex contracting actions focused on modernizing combat platforms, securing communications networks, and integrating artificial intelligence-driven analytics into operational systems. His work directly enables the Air Force’s strategic modernization priorities by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical technologies through compliant, performance-based contracting practices. Lingad maintains consistent partnerships with prime defense contractors including The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, reflecting a reliance on industry leaders with proven expertise in aerospace systems integration, secure communications, and next-generation avionics. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for large-scale, technically complex procurements requiring deep domain knowledge and robust industrial base capabilities. These relationships are characterized by long-term engagement on high-priority programs involving system development, sustainment, and digital transformation initiatives. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 91.7% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is limited to 8.3%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional approach to fostering small business involvement without compromising mission readiness or technical complexity. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring expertise in software-defined systems, mission-critical application development, and integrated IT architecture. He routinely sources advanced cybersecurity solutions, AI/ML-enabled analytics platforms, and enterprise-level command and control systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in digital modernization and defense information technology domains.