Dennis A. Ross

Dennis A. Ross serves as a key procurement professional within NASA’s IT Procurement Office (80TECH), where he oversees the acquisition of specialized information technology and scientific instrumentation critical to mission-critical aerospace research and spacecraft systems development. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements for high-precision measurement devices, analytical laboratory equipment, and engineered IT services that support data-intensive scientific operations. Ross ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with NASA’s strategic goals of modernizing scientific computing environments and enhancing cybersecurity for real-time mission systems. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading technical vendors including ZWICKROELL, LP and ABSOLUTE EMC LLC, partnering with firms that deliver advanced analytical instruments and mission-specific engineering services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry experts with proven capabilities in precision instrumentation and high-performance computing solutions, often resulting in sole-source or limited-competition awards grounded in technical specificity and performance requirements. Ross’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 87.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the highly specialized nature of the technologies required. Nevertheless, he maintains a deliberate 12.5% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), with significant activity in 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). This reflects deep expertise in procuring scientific sensors, data acquisition systems, custom software for telemetry and simulation, and specialized IT support services essential to NASA’s scientific and engineering missions.