Samuel D. Wagner

Samuel D. Wagner serves as the CAAS IV Program Manager at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where he leads the acquisition and lifecycle management of mission-critical training and operational support services for Air Combat Command. His role is central to sustaining air dominance capabilities by procuring integrated command and control systems, advanced pilot training solutions, and technical services that enhance tactical readiness and surveillance effectiveness. Wagner oversees the CAAS IV contract vehicle, managing a portfolio of performance-based, requirements-driven acquisitions aligned with Air Force modernization priorities and operational tempo demands. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, all of which provide specialized engineering, simulation, and mission support services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract execution under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) frameworks, emphasizing quality assurance, technical innovation, and rapid response to evolving combat training needs. Wagner’s procurement approach prioritizes proven capability and operational integration over transactional vendor relationships. Wagner’s contracting activity reflects a 100% no set-aside profile, indicating a focus on full and open competition to ensure access to the broadest range of technical expertise and scalable solutions. While socioeconomic set-asides are not utilized, his portfolio consistently leverages large, experienced industry partners with demonstrated capability in high-stakes defense environments. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—where he acquires integrated systems engineering, operational analysis, and training program management services. This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring mission-critical advisory and technical support services that directly enable pilot readiness, air combat system interoperability, and adaptive training infrastructure for next-generation airpower.