Angela Pereira Duque

The Agility Prime Team operates within the Department of the Air Force as a specialized acquisition unit focused on accelerating the development and fielding of next-generation aerospace and autonomous systems. Tasked with rapidly prototyping and procuring innovative technologies to maintain air and space dominance, the team executes non-traditional, agile contracting strategies to engage emerging tech firms and established defense primes alike. Their portfolio centers on advanced propulsion, unmanned aerial systems, AI-enabled autonomy, and secure C5ISRT integration—aligning directly with the Air Force’s modernization imperatives to outpace evolving threats through speed and innovation in acquisition. The team maintains consistent, high-visibility partnerships with leading defense contractors including The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation, leveraging their deep technical capabilities in aerospace systems integration, hypersonics, and secure communications. These relationships are characterized by collaborative, performance-based contracting models that prioritize rapid iteration, test-and-learn cycles, and transition from prototype to operational capability. The team frequently employs Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) to bypass traditional FAR constraints and foster innovation-driven partnerships with both legacy and non-traditional industry players. The Agility Prime Team maintains a 100% non-set-aside contracting profile, prioritizing technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the team actively seeks out innovative small firms through open competitions and collaborative pilot programs, integrating them into larger prime contractor teams where their niche technologies provide decisive advantage. Their procurement focus spans advanced aerospace systems, autonomous platforms, and AI-integrated command and control technologies, with deep expertise in prototyping, rapid prototyping, and transition-to-production pathways. The team operates at the intersection of defense innovation and operational readiness, ensuring cutting-edge capabilities are fielded swiftly to maintain U.S. air and space superiority.