David Romo-Garza

David E. Romo-Garza serves as a Contracting Officer within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division (FA9453), where he plays a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge space and aerospace technologies through strategic acquisitions. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, he specializes in research and development contracts supporting next-generation space systems, resilient computing architectures, and high-performance instrumentation. His portfolio focuses on rapid prototyping and foundational innovation to enhance U.S. dominance in space domain awareness, satellite communications, and autonomous space operations, ensuring alignment with the Department of the Air Force’s strategic technology priorities. Romo-Garza cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including small businesses, research institutions, and specialized engineering firms capable of delivering advanced technical solutions under tight developmental timelines. He frequently engages with contractors possessing expertise in custom software development, instrumentation design, and systems integration, fostering agile partnerships that support iterative prototyping and rapid fielding of capabilities. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical flexibility, and risk-sharing mechanisms to accelerate innovation. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in the acquisition pipeline, Romo-Garza consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 64% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on empowering small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged entities, aligning with federal mandates while expanding the pool of innovative suppliers. His primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences (541712), and Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Measurement (334515), reflecting his technical emphasis on software-defined systems, experimental instrumentation, and mission-critical data acquisition technologies. He regularly procures tailored hardware, embedded systems, and analytical software to support high-fidelity testing and space-based sensor development.