Dan Queen

Dan Queen serves as a contracting professional within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC/XRX), where he plays a critical role in securing advanced research and development capabilities to support national defense priorities. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration, with a sharp focus on technical innovation in physical, engineering, and life sciences. He ensures alignment between mission needs and industry capabilities, facilitating timely delivery of cutting-edge solutions for nuclear deterrence systems and related scientific infrastructure. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Dan Queen engages with a broad spectrum of high-technology firms capable of delivering complex R&D services, including defense contractors, university-affiliated research centers, and specialized engineering firms. His procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence, performance-based outcomes, and competitive fairness, fostering partnerships with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in advanced physics, materials science, and systems integration. Dan Queen’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of his awards issued under full and open competition. This pattern indicates a strategic focus on sourcing the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, consistent with the mission-critical and highly specialized nature of the work. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his current portfolio, his adherence to full and open competition ensures equitable access for all qualified offerors. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). This specialization underscores his expertise in acquiring advanced scientific services, including computational modeling, experimental physics, sensor development, and systems engineering for defense applications. He routinely procures high-performance analytical tools, prototype development, and technical advisory services essential to sustaining the nation’s nuclear weapons infrastructure.