Kyle Archuleta

Kyle Archuleta serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical aerospace and space-based sustainment programs. He specializes in procuring engineering services and research and development solutions to maintain operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize and sustain national defense space and missile platforms, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Archuleta collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, primarily engineering firms and R&D service providers with expertise in aerospace systems, signal processing, and space vehicle sustainment. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors possessing deep technical capabilities in systems engineering, test and evaluation, and mission-critical software integration. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, technical oversight, and risk mitigation through robust contract administration practices. His procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of actions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, dedicating 20% of his acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both mission-critical scale and socioeconomic goals, fostering a competitive environment that includes qualified small businesses without compromising technical requirements. Archuleta’s primary NAICS focus lies in research and development for physical and engineering sciences (541712 and 541715), alongside engineering services (541330). He regularly procures advanced technical services including systems architecture, embedded software development, telemetry analysis, and sustainment engineering for space and missile systems. His domain expertise centers on defense-critical technologies requiring stringent security, reliability, and interoperability standards within the aerospace and space domain.