William C. Vaughn

William Vaughn serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8682 Aflcmc Ebjk, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing guided missile and space systems essential to national defense. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for high-priority defense technologies, focusing on long-range strike platforms, precision guidance systems, and space-based capabilities that ensure air and space superiority. His work directly supports the agency’s mission of rapid modernization, overseeing complex contract actions for advanced defense hardware, testing infrastructure, and mission-critical sustainment services. Vaughn’s portfolio emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with defense acquisition regulations, and integration of emerging technologies into operational systems. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Vaughn’s procurement activities are aligned with a diverse vendor base spanning aerospace primes, niche defense subsystem suppliers, and specialized engineering firms. His contracting patterns suggest collaboration with both large defense contractors and innovative small businesses capable of delivering cutting-edge missile guidance, propulsion, and space payload technologies. His approach reflects a balanced reliance on established industry partners and agile suppliers capable of rapid prototyping and system integration under stringent military specifications. Vaughn exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through SMEs while maintaining operational readiness. His set-aside preferences indicate no formal emphasis on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, but rather a broad-based inclusion of qualified small businesses across technical domains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in missile systems and space hardware. Surprising but consistent allocations to NAICS 722320 (Caterers) and 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) suggest ancillary support contracts for training facilities, range operations, or specialized test equipment. Additional activity in 811121 and 562112 indicates integrated logistics and environmental compliance services supporting fielded systems. Vaughn’s technical domain spans advanced propulsion, guidance electronics, and space launch infrastructure, positioning him at the nexus of defense innovation and operational sustainment.