Brian Hinerth

Brian Hinerth supports NASA Kennedy Space Center’s mission by managing critical procurement activities for launch infrastructure and space vehicle systems. As a key contracting professional within the 80KSC0 organization, he oversees the acquisition of specialized engineering, manufacturing, and technical services essential to sustaining and modernizing the nation’s primary spaceport. His portfolio primarily involves complex, mission-critical contracts for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, as well as professional technical services supporting flight systems integration, propulsion testing, and safety-critical environmental controls. He ensures acquisitions align with NASA’s strategic goals of expanding launch capacity and advancing next-generation spaceflight technologies. Hinerth maintains consistent partnerships with NUMUNU MARTINEZ JV, LLC and CINKA CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, both of which provide specialized construction, systems integration, and technical consulting services tailored to spaceport operations. His working relationships reflect a preference for established, technically proficient vendors with demonstrated experience in high-reliability aerospace environments. These contractors are selected based on their ability to meet stringent NASA safety, quality, and schedule requirements, indicating a procurement approach rooted in technical rigor and performance accountability. Hinerth’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on selecting the most technically capable providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness and system performance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally structured through set-asides, his awards remain accessible to all qualified vendors under standard FAR procedures. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), encompassing spacecraft integration, launch vehicle processing systems, and flight hardware development. Complementing this, he frequently procures services under NAICS 541990 for advanced engineering analysis, systems testing, and mission-critical technical support. His expertise centers on the unique demands of spaceport operations, requiring deep familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards, launch vehicle interfaces, and NASA’s rigorous compliance frameworks.