Tyler Goulding

Tyler Goulding 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 managing the acquisition lifecycle for critical aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contract actions—including solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award—for guided missile systems, space vehicle platforms, and associated command, control, and communications infrastructure. Goulding ensures procurement activities align with national defense priorities, emphasizing operational readiness, technological modernization, and lifecycle sustainment of high-priority strategic assets. Goulding works closely with a network of prime contractors specializing in defense aerospace manufacturing and systems integration, primarily engaging with firms possessing deep technical expertise in guided missile propulsion, satellite bus design, and secure space communications. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with Tier 1 defense primes and niche technology providers capable of meeting stringent military specifications. His approach prioritizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and mission-critical delivery. Goulding’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the systems he procures, which require advanced engineering capabilities and certified defense production infrastructure not typically available within small business ecosystems. While socioeconomic set-asides are not utilized, his work remains fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and emphasizes merit-based selection based on technical superiority and industrial capacity. His primary focus lies within NAICS 336414—Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing—where he procures complex hardware and integrated systems including propulsion units, guidance avionics, orbital control systems, and ground-based support equipment. His technical domain expertise spans space launch sustainment, missile system modernization, and space-based ISR platforms, positioning him as a key procurement lead for the Air Force’s most technologically advanced space and missile programs.