Constance McPhie

Constance McPhie serves as a Contract Specialist within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies to support the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurements—from requirements validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with national security objectives and FAR compliance. She primarily manages high-stakes research, development, and systems integration contracts for advanced missile defense technologies, including sensor modernization, guided weapon systems, and midcourse interception architectures, often coordinating with engineering and technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into enforceable contractual requirements. McPhie maintains sustained working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Jacobs Technology Inc., reflecting a preference for established defense industry partners with proven expertise in aerospace systems, ballistic missile defense, and mission-critical engineering services. Her procurement patterns indicate a reliance on long-term, technically complex contracts requiring deep domain knowledge, with frequent use of cost-reimbursement and performance-based acquisition methods to manage innovation-driven programs under evolving threat landscapes. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic objectives, with 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in high-technology defense programs. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively leverages small business capabilities in R&D and management consulting services, fostering a diverse supplier base without compromising mission-critical performance standards. McPhie’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 336414 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing), and 541611 (management consulting services), underscoring her specialization in advanced defense technology development, systems integration, and program management support. She consistently procures services and products related to missile defense system architecture, sensor fusion, command and control software, and technical advisory services critical to sustaining the nation’s layered defense posture.