Frederick Rieger

Frederick Rieger serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA4427 60 Cons Lgc, a critical procurement unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized medical, technical, and demonstration equipment. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, analytical laboratory systems, and aerospace demonstration hardware, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with Air Force training and public engagement missions. His work directly supports the maintenance of high-fidelity medical and aviation readiness capabilities across active-duty and reserve installations. Rieger maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., both of which provide specialized technical solutions in medical device support and facility infrastructure services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering reliability in the delivery of mission-critical equipment. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in FDA-regulated medical devices and aerospace-grade instrumentation, ensuring technical compliance and operational durability under demanding environmental conditions. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 72.6% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while maintaining a significant commitment to small business participation—27.4% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. Though he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a structured approach to expanding market access for qualified small firms in technical niches. Rieger’s primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision medical devices and sterile supply systems. He also actively acquires equipment under 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring his dual-domain proficiency in both clinical and aerospace technical procurement environments.