Anna Ferguson

Anna Ferguson serves as a key procurement lead within the Space Systems Command’s FA8818 office, responsible for advancing U.S. space superiority through the acquisition of cutting-edge space-based technologies. She manages a portfolio focused on research and development contracts for resilient launch systems, orbital operations infrastructure, and advanced space vehicle manufacturing capabilities. Her work directly supports the Department of Defense’s strategic imperative to modernize space architecture and ensure assured access to space. Ferguson specializes in early-stage R&D acquisitions, overseeing contracts that transition innovative concepts into operational systems, often collaborating with engineering teams to define technical requirements and evaluation criteria aligned with national security needs. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly disclosed, Ferguson’s procurement patterns indicate a consistent engagement with small businesses possessing deep technical expertise in physical and engineering sciences. She fosters partnerships with agile, innovative vendors capable of delivering high-risk, high-reward prototypes and experimental systems, often through non-traditional acquisition pathways such as Other Transaction Authorities or SBIR/STTR mechanisms. Her approach emphasizes collaboration over transactional procurement, encouraging vendor participation in technical working groups and developmental milestones. Ferguson maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across all procurements under her purview, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines. Her contracting strategy prioritizes total small business participation, ensuring equitable access for 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms with specialized capabilities in space systems engineering. This reflects a deliberate institutional commitment to cultivating a diverse, resilient industrial base capable of meeting evolving space defense demands. Her primary NAICS focus is 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—reflecting deep expertise in advanced propulsion, guidance systems, space situational awareness, and on-orbit servicing technologies. She procures mission-critical R&D services that bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and field-deployable space systems, requiring contractors with proven experience in aerospace engineering, systems integration, and defense-grade testing protocols.