Adan Jaime

Adan Jaime serves as a secondary contracting professional within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division (FA9453), supporting the acquisition of advanced aerospace and space systems technologies. While not the primary contracting officer, Jaime plays a critical role in facilitating the procurement lifecycle for research and development initiatives focused on next-generation propulsion, resilient space computing, and high-performance instrumentation. Their work ensures alignment between technical requirements and contractual execution, enabling rapid prototyping and innovation in support of U.S. space domain awareness and autonomous satellite operations. Jaime routinely engages in complex, science-driven acquisitions requiring specialized technical oversight and interagency coordination. Contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of defense aerospace contractors and research institutions, primarily those with deep expertise in rocket propulsion, space systems engineering, and high-fidelity simulation tools. Jaime collaborates closely with prime contractors possessing classified clearance levels and proven track records in DoD R&D, often coordinating with subcontractors to meet niche technical demands. Partnerships are typically performance-based and merit-driven, with emphasis on technical capability over volume, reflecting the mission-critical nature of the technologies being procured. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, consistent with the division’s focus on technical excellence and national security imperatives. Small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, but eligible firms may compete on an equal footing under open solicitations. The primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—encompassing advanced propulsion systems, space-qualified avionics, autonomous guidance algorithms, and high-data-rate telemetry instrumentation. Jaime’s expertise lies in acquiring cutting-edge engineering services that bridge foundational research with operational deployment in space and hypersonic environments.