Damian Gillette

Damian Gillette serves as a key procurement professional at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, supporting the agency’s mission to advance human spaceflight systems and life sciences research. He manages a portfolio of professional, scientific, and technical service acquisitions critical to crewed mission operations, microgravity physiology studies, and spacecraft development. His work ensures the procurement of specialized engineering, biomedical, and operational support services that enable safe and sustainable human exploration beyond low Earth orbit. Gillette’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with NASA’s long-term goals in radiation biology, spacecraft guidance, and advanced life support systems, making his role integral to mission-critical R&D and systems integration efforts. His primary contractor relationships include Sierra Space Corp, Aspera Biomedicines, Inc., and Single Crystal Diamond Inc., reflecting a focus on cutting-edge aerospace innovation, biotechnology applications in microgravity, and advanced materials development. Gillette maintains collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with these firms, often engaging them for complex, high-risk technical services requiring specialized expertise and rapid prototyping capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with NASA’s stringent safety standards, and the integration of novel solutions into operational workflows. Gillette’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, his contracting decisions remain compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and NASA’s broader diversity goals. His primary NAICS focus is 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—accounting for 96.4% of his acquisitions, underscoring his specialization in high-level scientific consulting, systems engineering, and biomedical research support. The remaining 3.6% falls under aircraft manufacturing, reflecting targeted procurement of specialized flight systems components. Gillette’s expertise lies at the intersection of spaceflight operations and advanced science, ensuring NASA’s human exploration initiatives are supported by technically superior, mission-ready services.