Phillip Bragg

Phillip Bragg serves as a key procurement lead within the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where he supports the acquisition of mission-critical technology and logistics services essential to airpower readiness. His responsibilities encompass managing the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced computing systems, communications infrastructure, and enterprise support services that enhance pilot training, operational communications, and logistical agility. He routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based contracting and agile delivery models to meet rapidly evolving operational requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Bragg maintains a broad network of vendors across defense technology and enterprise services sectors, engaging both large primes and qualified small businesses in competitive, sealed-bid and negotiated procurements. His working relationships emphasize technical compliance, cybersecurity readiness, and supply chain resilience, often requiring vendors to meet DoD CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 standards. He fosters collaborative vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and industry days to ensure market awareness and innovation alignment. Bragg’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of actions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance ensures access to a diverse supplier base while preserving competition for high-complexity requirements. He consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission needs, aligning with Air Force objectives to broaden the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in IT modernization, embedded systems, and mission-critical hardware. He also procures management consulting services (541611) and specialized logistics support (484210), demonstrating a cross-functional approach to sustaining air force enterprise operations through integrated technology and service solutions.