Annette Griego-Shaw

Annette Griego-Shaw serves as a Contracting Officer for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s RDK division (FA9451), where she leads the acquisition of advanced scientific and engineering solutions critical to national aerospace superiority. Her portfolio centers on procuring research and development services in directed energy, electro-optics, laser systems, and advanced instrumentation to support next-generation air dominance capabilities. She manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation to closeout—for complex technical projects that bridge laboratory innovation and operational deployment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Griego-Shaw collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including defense prime contractors, specialized R&D firms, and systems integrators with expertise in physical and engineering sciences. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven capabilities in high-energy laser testing, optical sensor development, and computational modeling for laser vulnerability analysis. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based contracting, and rigorous source selection to ensure alignment with RDK’s innovation-driven mission. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This underscores a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, though she remains compliant with all small business outreach requirements. Her approach prioritizes mission need and technical excellence, ensuring the most qualified performers—regardless of size or certification—are selected to deliver cutting-edge capabilities. Griego-Shaw’s primary NAICS focus is 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), reflecting her oversight of high-performance computing infrastructure and data analytics support for RDK’s experimental environments. She also routinely procures services under 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), acquiring specialized expertise in laser physics, photonics, and advanced instrumentation. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of computational science and directed energy systems, making her a key enabler of the Air Force’s technological edge.