Joel Perrine

Joel Perrine serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical aerospace and space-based sustainment capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for guided missile systems, space vehicle platforms, and associated command, control, and communications infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness for national defense priorities. His portfolio primarily involves complex, technically demanding contracts for spare parts, maintenance support, and modernization upgrades to hardened space and missile systems, requiring deep coordination with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to align procurement with strategic readiness goals. Perrine works closely with a select group of specialized defense contractors with proven expertise in missile component manufacturing, satellite subsystem integration, and ruggedized avionics. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with Tier 1 aerospace prime contractors and niche suppliers possessing ITAR compliance, AS9100 certification, and experience in classified environments. His contracting approach emphasizes technical validation, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment partnerships over transactional vendor relationships. Perrine’s acquisition strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his procurements designated as “No Set-Aside.” He does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical capability, supply chain resilience, and mission-critical delivery timelines. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the systems he supports, where certified expertise and proven performance outweigh socioeconomic criteria. His primary focus is on NAICS 336419—Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where he procures precision-engineered components, guidance system modules, telemetry interfaces, and radiation-hardened electronics. His technical domain expertise spans missile propulsion subsystems, satellite bus architecture, and secure space-based communication terminals, making him a key liaison between defense requirements and advanced manufacturing capabilities in the national security industrial base.