1Lt Gregory A. Vice

1Lt Gregory A. Vice serves as a Project Officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing space-based and guided missile systems essential to national defense. In this role, he oversees the full lifecycle of technical acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract execution and performance monitoring, ensuring the readiness of global positioning, satellite communications, and command and control infrastructure. His portfolio is exclusively focused on space research and technology, where he interfaces with industry partners to deliver cutting-edge capabilities that support operational superiority in contested environments. 1Lt Vice collaborates with a diverse range of aerospace and defense contractors specializing in satellite systems, space vehicle sustainment, and advanced navigation technologies. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in space systems integration, RF communications, and on-orbit sustainment. His working relationships emphasize technical rigor, compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent operational standards. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to cultivate innovation from small businesses with niche capabilities in space technology, while maintaining flexibility to use open competitions when required. He actively supports the growth of small businesses with relevant space domain expertise, aligning with Air Force initiatives to broaden the industrial base. 1Lt Vice’s primary focus is NAICS 927110—Space Research and Technology—where he procures advanced space systems, satellite payloads, ground control software, and sustainment services for orbital assets. His technical domain expertise lies in space architecture sustainment, including GPS modernization, secure satellite communications, and space-based sensor integration, making him a key liaison between operational requirements and industrial innovation in the national security space sector.