Daniel S Rusch

Daniel S. Rusch serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in national defense and aerospace systems. He plays a critical role in executing procurements aligned with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance, competition, and mission readiness across high-priority technical domains. His portfolio primarily encompasses guided missile systems, space vehicle components, and propulsion technologies, requiring deep familiarity with defense-specific contracting protocols, technical specifications, and risk mitigation strategies. Rusch routinely handles sole-source, sealed bid, and negotiated contracts for mission-critical hardware and auxiliary equipment, often involving classified or controlled technical data under ITAR and DFARS frameworks. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Rusch maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors and subsystem suppliers specializing in aerospace defense manufacturing. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capabilities in missile systems, spacecraft integration, and propulsion unit fabrication. He engages with a mix of large defense primes and qualified small businesses, fostering competitive environments while ensuring supply chain resilience and technical fidelity. Rusch’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.3% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 5.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance requirements, aligning with DoD priorities for broad industrial base engagement. His primary NAICS focus centers on guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (336414 and 336415), with significant activity in other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing (336413). He also procures specialized maintenance and technical services under NAICS 811219. His expertise lies in acquiring high-precision, defense-grade components for national security systems, demonstrating strong technical fluency in propulsion, guidance, and space vehicle subsystems.