Richard Cournoyer

Richard Cournoyer serves as a Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize critical aerospace and space-based defense systems. His portfolio centers on the lifecycle support of guided missile systems, satellite communications infrastructure, and global positioning system components, ensuring operational readiness for national security missions. Cournoyer executes full-cycle contracting actions—including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award—for technical services and systems integration, with a focus on mission-critical, high-impact procurements aligned with Air Force space and missile sustainment priorities. His contractor relationships are primarily with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in space systems engineering, signal processing, and command and control architectures. While specific vendor names are not disclosed in available data, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with defense aerospace firms capable of delivering secure, high-reliability solutions for classified and unclassified space domains. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Cournoyer’s procurement activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects the specialized, mission-critical nature of the systems he procures, where technical capability and security clearance requirements often outweigh socioeconomic preferences in vendor selection. His primary NAICS focus is 517919—Other Telecommunications—which encompasses the procurement of advanced satellite communications, secure data transmission networks, and space-based navigation support services. He specializes in acquiring integrated systems that support real-time command, control, and situational awareness for air and space operations, demonstrating deep domain expertise in space infrastructure sustainment and next-generation communications resilience.