Brad Urwiller

Brad Urwiller serves as a key procurement lead within the Kessel Run organization of the Department of the Air Force, driving the acquisition of mission-critical software and digital systems that enable rapid air and space operations modernization. He is instrumental in executing agile, DevSecOps-aligned contracts that deliver secure, cloud-native capabilities such as the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES). His acquisitions focus on end-to-end software development lifecycles, including CI/CD pipeline integration, containerized applications, and zero-trust architecture implementations, ensuring rapid fielding of capabilities to warfighters. Urwiller operates within a high-tempo, mission-driven environment where speed, security, and scalability are non-negotiable. His primary contractor relationships center on THE BOEING COMPANY, with whom he collaborates on large-scale, integrated software modernization efforts. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense technology integrators capable of delivering complex, high-assurance systems at scale, often under time-constrained delivery timelines. While Boeing is the dominant partner, his procurement approach supports a tiered vendor ecosystem that includes niche software firms and systems integrators with proven expertise in DoD cloud environments and mission-critical software development. Urwiller’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects Kessel Run’s operational imperative to prioritize technical capability, speed, and interoperability over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring the most qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—are selected to meet urgent warfighting needs. His procurement focus lies in software development, cloud infrastructure, and digital engineering services, primarily aligned with NAICS categories related to custom software development, systems integration, and IT consulting for defense applications. He specializes in acquiring DevSecOps toolchains, automated testing frameworks, and secure cloud platforms—emphasizing technical agility and operational readiness over traditional procurement models.