Brianna Lindsey

Brianna Lindsey supports the procurement mission of NASA Glenn Research Center by managing complex acquisitions in advanced aeronautics and space propulsion technologies. She oversees contracts for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, focusing on next-generation propulsion systems, high-efficiency thermal and fluid systems, and aerospace instrumentation critical to lunar and planetary missions. Her work directly enables the Center’s strategic initiatives in fission surface power and extreme-environment materials, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical technologies through compliant, performance-based contracting practices. Lindsey maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Troy Sierra JV LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Electronic Fluorocarbons, LLC, each recognized for expertise in propulsion subsystems, advanced materials, and specialized fluid handling systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and mission alignment, favoring long-term partnerships with vendors possessing deep domain knowledge in aerospace engineering and high-reliability instrumentation. These relationships are built on proven performance in delivering custom-engineered solutions under stringent NASA quality and safety standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 11.1% of contracts to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Lindsey’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715, supporting R&D in physical and engineering sciences, with additional emphasis on analytical laboratory instrumentation (334516), semiconductor manufacturing (334413), fabricated wire products (332618), and satellite telecommunications (517410). She specializes in acquiring high-precision test equipment, radiation-hardened electronics, and cryogenic fluid systems essential to NASA’s deep space exploration objectives.