Capt Nicholas Hruby

Capt Nicholas Hruby serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8806 Battle Management C3 SSC/BCK under the Space Systems Command, where he manages the acquisition of advanced command, control, and communications (C3) systems critical to space-enabled battle management. His role centers on delivering resilient, enterprise-scale C3 architectures that enhance situational awareness, targeting accuracy, and operational decision-making for joint warfighters. He routinely oversees the procurement of software-intensive systems, secure data fusion platforms, and real-time tactical communication solutions aligned with DoD’s space dominance objectives, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent interoperability and cybersecurity standards. Capt Hruby’s contracting patterns reflect a focus on mission-critical technology integration rather than traditional hardware procurement. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, his acquisitions consistently engage defense prime contractors and systems integrators with proven expertise in space-based C3, AI-driven analytics, and secure cloud-enabled architectures. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, agile development methodologies, and long-term sustainment partnerships with vendors capable of rapid fielding and continuous capability upgrades. His procurement portfolio shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, indicating a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects the high-complexity, mission-essential nature of the systems he acquires, where specialized expertise and proven performance take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, his office may still leverage small business subcontractors under prime contracts to support niche capabilities. Capt Hruby’s primary NAICS code focus is 511210—Software Publishers—indicating deep specialization in software-defined C3 systems, battle management applications, and mission-critical algorithms. He procures secure, scalable software platforms that enable real-time tasking, sensor-to-shooter integration, and space-based command nodes, with expertise in DoD architecture frameworks like DODAF and cybersecurity compliance standards such as RMF and CMMC.