Robert N. Rogers

Robert N. Rogers serves as a Contract Specialist 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 responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. He specializes in complex technical acquisitions involving radio and wireless infrastructure, secure data transmission systems, and integrated airfield operations technologies essential to operational readiness and force protection. Rogers 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. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of established defense contractors and specialized service providers with proven expertise in aerospace communications, systems integration, and facility support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance and mission alignment. His procurement strategy demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with nearly 37% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 7.9% allocated to both 8(a) competed and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive integrity and mission effectiveness. Rogers’ primary NAICS focus areas include 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 811111 (General Automotive Repair), indicating a broad but targeted procurement portfolio that supports both infrastructure readiness and technical systems integration. His expertise spans the acquisition of aeronautical navigation hardware, field-deployable communication networks, and maintenance support services critical to expeditionary air operations and base resilience.