Kerment L Goss

Kerment L. Goss serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, Goss manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for high-priority technical programs, including guided missile sustainment, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. Their work ensures operational readiness through timely acquisition of advanced engineering services and research-driven solutions, aligning with the agency’s mission to maintain technological superiority in space and aerospace domains. Goss maintains strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of defense contractors specializing in systems engineering, technical analysis, and advanced R&D. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, their contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing deep expertise in aerospace systems sustainment, signal processing, and space vehicle integration. Goss fosters collaborative, performance-based relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, compliance with defense acquisition regulations, and a track record of delivering mission-critical capabilities under stringent security and schedule constraints. Goss demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of acquisitions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business community, prioritizing non-set-aside awards for larger contractors only when necessary to meet mission requirements. While no other set-aside categories are currently dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a structured effort to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition in high-technology procurements. The agency’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). Goss specializes in acquiring advanced engineering services, systems analysis, modeling and simulation, and technical support for space and missile systems, ensuring that all contracts are aligned with the technical rigor and security standards required for national defense aerospace programs.