Anne Peel

Anne C. Peel serves as a Contracting Officer within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division (FA9453), where she leads the acquisition of advanced aerospace and space systems technologies critical to national security. Her portfolio centers on foundational research and rapid prototyping initiatives aimed at enhancing space domain awareness, resilient computing architectures, and high-performance instrumentation for autonomous space operations. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, primarily executing cost-reimbursement and time-and-materials contracts to support high-risk, high-reward R&D efforts. Peel plays a pivotal role in translating technical requirements from aerospace engineers into executable contract vehicles that accelerate innovation and maintain U.S. technological superiority in space. Her contractor relationships are primarily with prime contractors and research institutions possessing deep expertise in propulsion systems, space-qualified electronics, and mission-critical software development. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering cutting-edge solutions in hypersonics, solid and liquid propulsion, and space-based sensor integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability over cost alone, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who can rapidly iterate and adapt to evolving mission needs in dynamic operational environments. Ms. Peel’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. She prioritizes technical merit and performance capability over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s mission to rapidly field breakthrough technologies without administrative delays. While small business participation is not formally mandated in her portfolio, she remains open to qualified small firms demonstrating exceptional technical proficiency in niche aerospace domains. Her primary focus is on NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she procures advanced propulsion subsystems, radiation-hardened computing platforms, and autonomous guidance systems. Her expertise lies in managing complex, science-driven acquisitions that bridge laboratory innovation with operational deployment in contested space environments.