John S Lingamfelter

John S. Lingamfelter serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for acquiring advanced communications, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting the modernization and sustainment of airpower infrastructure, with a focus on secure radio and wireless systems, mission-critical electronics, and operational resilience technologies. His work directly enables the Air Force’s ability to maintain tactical communication superiority and mission-ready infrastructure across global operating environments. Lingamfelter maintains consistent working relationships with a select 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 firms with proven expertise in defense communications, systems integration, and specialized engineering services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and responsiveness to rapidly evolving operational requirements, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lingamfelter consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 60% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust, diverse supplier base capable of delivering innovative solutions tailored to niche defense needs. His contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms within the defense industrial base. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 335911 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus), 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 813312 (Environmental Conservation and Wildlife Organizations), indicating a unique blend of technical domains spanning electronic systems, software-enabled command and control, and environmental compliance infrastructure. This multidisciplinary scope underscores his expertise in procuring complex, interoperable systems that bridge defense operations with regulatory and environmental stewardship requirements.