Lee Mutschler

Lee Mutschler serves as a Contract Specialist within the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where they play a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Mutschler specializes in securing computer systems design services that enhance pilot training, communications resilience, and enterprise logistics capabilities. Their work directly supports the squadron’s mission to modernize operational technology and ensure seamless integration of advanced digital systems across combat and training environments. Mutschler routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with Air Force acquisition regulations. Mutschler collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense and aerospace technology contractors specializing in systems engineering, simulation platforms, and mission-critical software development. While no single vendor dominates their portfolio, they consistently engage with firms possessing deep expertise in DoD-compliant IT architectures, cybersecurity protocols, and cloud-enabled training environments. Their working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical capability, past performance, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards, fostering partnerships grounded in reliability and innovation rather than volume-based contracting. Mutschler’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, aligning with the 763d ESS’s priority for rapid capability delivery and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in their portfolio, compliance with all applicable socioeconomic regulations remains a procedural priority. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—reflecting Mutschler’s deep specialization in procuring custom software development, modeling and simulation systems, integrated training environments, and enterprise IT infrastructure modernization. Their technical domain expertise centers on avionics integration, secure communications networks, and digital training platforms essential to sustaining Air Force pilot readiness and operational agility.