Dr. Anisur Rahman

Dr. Anisur Rahman serves as a senior technical procurement lead within the Office of Naval Research, overseeing the acquisition of foundational scientific research and development services critical to maintaining U.S. naval technological superiority. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on translating fundamental discoveries in physical, engineering, and life sciences into operational capabilities for the Navy and Marine Corps. His work centers on securing advanced R&D solutions in autonomous systems, maritime sensing, advanced propulsion, and next-generation naval platforms, ensuring alignment with the Navy’s long-term science and technology roadmap. He engages with industry and academic partners to deliver mission-critical innovations through competitive, performance-based contracting mechanisms. Dr. Rahman maintains enduring relationships with leading defense and science contractors including CHEROKEE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC., SKYDWELLER US INC., and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, high-capacity vendors with proven expertise in classified and unclassified R&D environments. His contracting patterns emphasize technical excellence, rapid prototyping, and seamless integration of research outputs into naval systems, often involving complex task order structures under multiple-award contracts. Dr. Rahman’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise rather than socioeconomic targeting, prioritizing capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. His approach aligns with the Office of Naval Research’s mandate to secure the most advanced scientific solutions without artificial constraints. His primary NAICS focus is 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—encompassing basic and applied research in materials science, sensor systems, robotics, fluid dynamics, and biomedical technologies for naval applications. He procures services ranging from computational modeling and laboratory experimentation to field testing and systems integration, ensuring the Navy remains at the forefront of scientific innovation.