Shawn MacRunnel

Shawn MacRunnel serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for technical services supporting guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. MacRunnel specializes in complex, performance-based contracts for systems engineering, software integration, and cyber-enabled command and control solutions, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives and acquisition regulatory frameworks. MacRunnel collaborates extensively with defense technology contractors specializing in aerospace systems sustainment, particularly those with expertise in space domain awareness, signal processing, and secure communications architecture. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing DoD clearance, ITAR compliance, and proven experience in legacy system modernization. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical proficiency, past performance, and ability to deliver under strict security and schedule constraints, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in mission alignment rather than volume. His contracting activity reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and operational continuity, aligning with the high-stakes nature of space and missile sustainment programs where specialized expertise outweighs socioeconomic targeting. MacRunnel’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—reflecting deep specialization in engineering, systems integration, and software development for defense-critical platforms. He procures advanced technical services including embedded systems design, satellite ground segment modernization, secure data link development, and real-time analytics for space-based asset management, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of aerospace engineering and information technology within the national security domain.