Eric Rabarijaona

Eric Rabarijaona serves as a Project Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the lifecycle sustainment and modernization of critical aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities include overseeing the acquisition and contract administration of guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning system components essential to national security operations. He works closely with technical and engineering teams to define requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and ensure contractual compliance with Air Force technical standards and mission-critical performance metrics. His acquisitions typically involve complex engineering services, systems integration, and sustainment support for high-reliability space and missile platforms. Eric maintains strategic working relationships with a broad range of defense contractors specializing in aerospace systems sustainment, including prime integrators and Tier 1 suppliers with expertise in RF communications, payload modernization, and space vehicle health monitoring. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for established defense industry partners with proven track records in delivering secure, field-proven technologies under strict DoD compliance frameworks. His approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting to ensure operational continuity of mission-critical assets. Eric’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a focus on mission urgency and technical specialization over socioeconomic preferences. His acquisitions prioritize capability and readiness over socioeconomic categorization, resulting in 100% of awards issued under open competition. This reflects the high-stakes nature of the systems he supports, where availability, reliability, and technical superiority take precedence over small business set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to aerospace and defense systems sustainment, including guided missile and space vehicle maintenance, satellite command and control, and advanced navigation system upgrades. He routinely procures technical services such as obsolescence management, firmware modernization, and embedded systems integration, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of space systems engineering and missile sustainment.