Amy Franklin

Amy Franklin serves as a Contracting Officer within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to develop, test, and integrate advanced missile defense systems. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisition programs centered on research and development in physical and engineering sciences, including sensor modernization, space-based tracking architectures, and command-and-control system integration. Her portfolio encompasses high-technology contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and compliance with defense acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to safeguard national security. Franklin collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors, including prime systems integrators, aerospace engineering firms, and specialized R&D providers with deep expertise in ballistic missile defense technologies. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical innovation, and stringent oversight of deliverables aligned with MDA’s strategic objectives. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven capability in advanced radar systems, kinetic interceptors, and multi-domain sensor fusion technologies, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical excellence and contractual accountability. Franklin’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This reflects the highly specialized nature of missile defense R&D, where only a limited pool of qualified entities possess the requisite technical infrastructure, security clearances, and systems integration expertise. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs, her office remains compliant with all applicable small business goals and may include small business subcontractors within prime contracts where technically viable. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—encompassing advanced modeling and simulation, autonomous guidance systems, and next-generation defense electronics. She routinely procures services related to systems engineering, prototype development, live-fire testing, and digital thread integration, demonstrating deep domain expertise in missile defense architecture and defense science and technology acquisition.