Robert L Lieder

Robert L. Lieder serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical communications, navigation, and defense infrastructure to sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced radio and wireless systems, aeronautical equipment, and integrated base defense technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. His portfolio emphasizes secure, high-reliability systems essential for expeditionary and garrisoned air operations, with a focus on rapid deployment and electromagnetic resilience. Lieder maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for their technical expertise in radio frequency systems, defense-grade electronics, and mission-specific instrumentation. His procurement approach prioritizes proven capabilities and past performance, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate agility in meeting urgent operational needs while adhering to stringent military specifications. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside predominates, his portfolio consistently includes small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions, aligning with Air Force goals to broaden the industrial base and enhance innovation through diverse suppliers. Lieder’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 314999 (Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). These categories reflect his expertise in procuring precision instrumentation, ruggedized communications hardware, and specialized textile-based electronic enclosures used in airborne and field-deployed systems. His domain knowledge centers on electro-mechanical integration, signal integrity, and environmental hardening for aerospace applications.