Robert E. Burns

Robert E. Burns serves as a Contracting Officer with FA4417 1 SoCons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical communications, navigation, and base defense systems that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. His portfolio encompasses complex procurements for radio and wireless infrastructure, aeronautical systems, and integrated security technologies essential to operational resilience. Burns manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic Air Force modernization priorities. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., primarily engaged in construction, electrical systems, and specialized infrastructure support. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with firms possessing proven technical expertise in military-grade installations and mission-enabling environments, often requiring stringent security and interoperability standards. Burns demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 60% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides. HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Total Small Business Set-Asides each account for approximately 19–23% of his portfolio, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster inclusive economic opportunity. He also actively utilizes the SBA’s Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) program, reinforcing equitable access to defense contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in construction and infrastructure support, with dominant NAICS codes in commercial and institutional building construction (236220), electrical contracting (238210), and other building equipment installation (238290). He regularly oversees projects involving secure facility upgrades, utility integration, and civil engineering support for air operations bases, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD construction standards and mission-critical facility modernization.