Eric L. Moss

Eric Moss serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical communications, navigation, and base defense systems that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. He specializes in complex acquisitions for radio and wireless communications equipment, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated security infrastructure, aligning each contract with the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance operational resilience and technological superiority. Moss maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications hardware, technical support services, and specialized logistics. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous vendor evaluation, fostering reliable, long-term supplier engagement while maintaining strict adherence to acquisition integrity standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Moss consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with 77% of his awards designated for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes socioeconomic inclusion, with notable support for Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden the defense industrial base and empower underrepresented vendors through targeted contracting opportunities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334220 and 334290, reflecting deep expertise in radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing and other communications hardware. He also regularly procures products under 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment and 337214 for mission-critical office infrastructure, demonstrating a balanced technical portfolio that supports both frontline operational systems and enabling base logistics.