Asist Pm

Asist Pm serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), overseeing the acquisition of high-risk, high-reward research and development initiatives aligned with the agency’s mission to advance transformative military technologies. Responsible for managing complex scientific and engineering contracts, Asist Pm facilitates the rapid transition of cutting-edge innovations from laboratory to operational capability, with a focus on autonomous systems, next-generation computing, bio-integrated platforms, and advanced materials. Their procurement activities center on competitive, performance-based solicitations under broad agency announcements and other non-traditional contracting mechanisms designed to accelerate breakthroughs in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Asist Pm maintains strategic relationships with a select group of technical partners including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC, PENNSYLVANIA & SOUTHERN RAILWAY LLC, and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. These contractors are selected for their demonstrated expertise in advanced R&D, systems integration, and cross-disciplinary innovation, often operating under cost-reimbursement or fixed-price incentive structures. The working relationships are characterized by agile collaboration, rapid prototyping cycles, and deep technical alignment with DARPA’s programmatic goals, frequently involving early-stage technology maturation and transition pathways. Asist Pm’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting DARPA’s priority on technical excellence and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not mandated through set-asides, vendors are evaluated on technical merit, innovation capacity, and ability to deliver under demanding timelines, ensuring that the most capable entities—regardless of size or certification—are selected. The primary NAICS classification for all acquisitions is 541715, encompassing research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Asist Pm specializes in procuring advanced prototyping, computational modeling, sensor development, neurotechnologies, and materials science innovations, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary projects that bridge defense needs with frontier scientific discovery.