Brandon Dawson

Brandon Dawson serves as a key procurement lead within the 774th Engineering and Support Squadron (FA8075), supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to advance defense science and technical analysis for air and space force readiness. He manages acquisitions centered on high-fidelity research, modeling, and simulation capabilities—particularly in live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training systems, ballistic missile defense analysis, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. His work directly enables force development and operational exercise support through technical contracting that bridges scientific innovation with mission-critical operational requirements. Dawson maintains consistent partnerships with leading defense contractors including PEOPLETEC, INC., PARSONS GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC., SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC., JOINT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LLC, and SERCO INC. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements in systems engineering, analytical modeling, and advanced simulation development. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, iterative prototyping, and agile acquisition methodologies to respond to rapidly evolving operational needs in aerospace and defense domains. He exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to socioeconomic diversity, directing 100% of his acquisitions under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority (FAR 19.5). This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business innovation, ensuring that emerging capabilities from niche technical firms are integrated into the squadron’s mission support infrastructure. His procurement patterns favor small businesses with specialized expertise in defense research and engineering, reinforcing the agency’s mission to leverage agile, responsive industry partners. His primary focus lies within NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he procures advanced analytical tools, computational modeling services, and technical support for weapons system evaluation and LVC integration. His expertise centers on acquiring non-recurring engineering, algorithm development, and high-performance computing solutions critical to next-generation air and space force readiness.