Anthony Vaughn

Anthony Vaughn serves as a key procurement professional within the Missile Defense Agency, supporting the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems critical to national security. He manages complex acquisitions spanning advanced sensor technologies, missile interception systems, and mission-critical command and control infrastructure. His work directly enables MDA’s mission to build layered defense architectures by ensuring timely delivery of high-performance hardware and technical services across the acquisition lifecycle, from research and development through operational deployment. Vaughn typically handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on engineering services, systems integration, and technical support contracts requiring stringent security and performance standards. Vaughn maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense primes including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with them on large-scale systems integration and technology modernization initiatives. He also engages Jacobs Technology Inc. for mission support services, reflecting a balanced approach between prime contractors and specialized technical service providers. His procurement patterns emphasize long-term strategic partnerships with industry leaders capable of delivering cutting-edge capabilities under tight technical and schedule constraints, often involving classified or sensitive program requirements. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions, Vaughn demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 25% of his portfolio designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports socioeconomic programs by targeting qualified small businesses in technical and management consulting services, ensuring diverse vendor engagement without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 561621 for security systems services and 541611 for management consulting, reflecting a strong emphasis on systems engineering, operational support, and program management. He also frequently procures under 334511 for search and guidance system manufacturing, underscoring deep technical expertise in missile defense sensors, radar integration, and guidance technologies essential to midcourse and terminal-phase interception systems.