Steven A. Wells

Steven A. Wells serves as a Procurement Contracting Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing aerospace and space-based defense systems. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs centered on guided missile systems, space vehicle platforms, and associated command, control, and communications infrastructure. His portfolio includes sole-source and competitive procurements for high-technology hardware, software integration, and sustainment services essential to national security operations. Wells ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract execution with strategic Air Force modernization priorities. His contractor relationships are primarily with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, including defense aerospace firms with proven track records in systems engineering, test and evaluation, and life-cycle sustainment. He engages with a select group of qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent technical and security requirements for classified and sensitive defense programs. His working pattern emphasizes technical proficiency, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated capability in delivering mission-critical systems under demanding operational timelines. Mr. Wells does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the specialized nature of the systems he procures, which require highly technical capabilities typically found only among established defense industrial base contractors. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, he ensures all procurements adhere to fair and transparent competition standards as mandated by federal acquisition policy. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 336414—Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing—encompassing the acquisition of advanced propulsion systems, guidance electronics, satellite payloads, and ground control infrastructure. He possesses deep domain expertise in space systems sustainment, missile modernization, and secure communications architectures, ensuring that all contracted solutions meet rigorous military performance and reliability standards.