Thayer Riley

Thayer Riley serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8307 AFLCMC Hnck C3IN unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the modernization of secure command, control, communications, intelligence, and cyber operations systems. Responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions in software integration, cyber defense infrastructure, and training platforms, Riley ensures that contracting strategies align with the agency’s objectives of operational superiority in air and space domains. Their work directly enables the deployment of resilient, real-time C3IN capabilities, with a focus on acquiring advanced computing solutions and workforce development tools critical to maintaining technological edge. Riley maintains a primary contracting relationship with AANTILIA LLC, a trusted vendor partner specializing in cyber-enabled systems and mission-critical software development. The working relationship reflects a pattern of sustained collaboration on complex, high-integrity procurements requiring rapid iteration and secure development lifecycles. While AANTILIA remains the dominant contractor, the portfolio also includes competitive engagements with other qualified vendors, indicating a balanced approach between established partners and open competition to foster innovation and risk mitigation. Riley’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on socioeconomic diversity, with 33.3% of awards directed through the 8(a) competed program, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. The remaining 66.7% of acquisitions are competitively open, indicating a strategic balance between promoting disadvantaged business enterprise growth and maintaining broad market access for technical excellence. The primary NAICS focus areas—611512 (Flight Training), 611513 (Apprenticeship Training), and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services)—reveal a dual emphasis on workforce development and technical modernization. Riley routinely procures advanced simulation systems, cyber workforce apprenticeships, and custom software design services, underscoring expertise in integrating human capital development with cutting-edge cyber and C3IN technology acquisition.