Anthony Kram

Anthony Kram serves as a key procurement professional within the Missile Defense Agency, supporting the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems through strategic acquisition planning and contract execution. He manages a portfolio of research, development, and systems integration contracts aligned with MDA’s mission to counter ballistic missile threats across all phases of flight. His work centers on securing advanced technical capabilities in sensor modernization, midcourse and terminal-phase interception systems, and mission-critical software architectures, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities and technical specifications outlined in solicitation documents. Kram maintains strong, sustained relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, leveraging their expertise in guided weapon system integration, radar modernization, and command-and-control infrastructure. He also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. for facilities support and engineering services essential to test range operations and system validation. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for large-scale, complex system acquisitions typically awarded through full and open competition, with a focus on performance-based contracting and technical risk mitigation. His procurement strategy prioritizes full and open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the high technical maturity and scale required for missile defense systems. While small business participation is limited, he consistently awards 12.5% of contracts through the 8(a) program, ensuring qualified disadvantaged businesses contribute specialized capabilities where feasible. Kram’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he acquires advanced engineering services for hypersonic defense, kinetic interceptors, and sensor fusion technologies. He also procures facilities support services under NAICS 561210 to sustain test infrastructure. His domain expertise spans ballistic missile defense architectures, radar signal processing, and systems-of-systems integration, making him a critical link between technical requirements and operational acquisition outcomes.