Daniel Pawlowski

Daniel Pawlowski serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize critical aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for research, development, and engineering services essential to the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. He works closely with technical stakeholders to align procurement strategy with mission-critical requirements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific acquisition policies. Pawlowski collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense contractors and engineering firms specializing in systems integration, signal processing, and space domain awareness. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with prime contractors possessing deep expertise in aerospace systems sustainment, as well as niche technology providers delivering advanced navigation, command and control, and space vehicle support services. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical proficiency, performance-based outcomes, and long-term sustainment partnerships. His procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued under the No Set-Aside category. This indicates a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic set-asides, though he remains compliant with all applicable small business regulations and may consider small business participation when it aligns with technical requirements. Pawlowski’s primary focus lies within NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—where he procures advanced engineering services, systems analysis, prototype development, and sustainment engineering for space and missile platforms. His domain expertise centers on classified and unclassified R&D efforts supporting next-generation space architecture, satellite sustainment, and secure communications systems critical to national defense.