Robert M. Chernoff

Robert M. Chernoff serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for sustainment and modernization efforts of aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for mission-critical infrastructure, including guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. Chernoff’s portfolio centers on complex, technically demanding procurements that ensure the operational readiness of national security assets, requiring deep familiarity with FAR and DFARS compliance, performance-based contracting, and risk mitigation strategies in high-stakes defense environments. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Chernoff routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in aerospace sustainment, systems engineering, and mission-critical IT services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in space and missile systems support, alongside qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability, technical rigor, and timely delivery under stringent security and compliance protocols. Chernoff demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with approximately 18.2% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his procurements remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to broaden the supplier base and enhance innovation through socioeconomic contracting mechanisms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517919, which encompasses other telecommunications services critical to command, control, and communications (C3) infrastructure. He also regularly procures administrative management consulting services and R&D in physical and engineering sciences, underscoring his expertise in supporting both operational sustainment and next-generation technology development for space and aerospace systems.