Rigby P. Carter

Rigby P. Carter serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical infrastructure and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Focused on maintaining command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities, Carter oversees contracts for integrated security systems, radio and broadcasting hardware, and facility maintenance services essential to air operations. Their role ensures alignment with Air Force readiness objectives by translating mission requirements into compliant, timely procurement actions that support both physical and cyber-physical infrastructure resilience. Carter maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., all of which provide niche environmental, chemical, and materials management services critical to facility sustainment. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with technical expertise in hazardous material handling, site remediation, and infrastructure-specific chemical applications. The working relationship pattern emphasizes long-term performance-based contracts with rigorous compliance monitoring, ensuring environmental and safety standards are met without compromising mission continuity. Carter demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and leverage the agility and innovation of small firms in delivering specialized technical services. No other socioeconomic categories are utilized, indicating a singular focus on empowering small businesses across all acquisition cycles. The agency’s procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, underscoring a reliance on expert-led advisory and technical support for infrastructure optimization. Carter’s portfolio centers on consulting services related to security system integration, communications architecture design, and facility maintenance planning—domains requiring deep technical knowledge in aerospace-grade systems and DoD compliance frameworks.