Dr. Paul Repasky

Dr. Paul Repasky serves as a key technical and procurement lead within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (AFRL PZLD), supporting the development and acquisition of cutting-edge aerospace propulsion and autonomous systems. He plays a central role in advancing high-risk, high-reward R&D initiatives aligned with the Air Force’s strategic priorities in air-to-air refueling, space-enabled communications, and next-generation flightline maintenance technologies. His procurement activities focus on securing innovative solutions through competitive research contracts, often involving experimental prototypes, advanced simulation tools, and integrated system demonstrations. Dr. Repasky works closely with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into solicitation language that attracts novel approaches from industry and academia. Dr. Repasky collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of research institutions, defense contractors, and university-affiliated labs, particularly those with expertise in propulsion dynamics, autonomous control architectures, and real-time data fusion. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms capable of rapid prototyping, systems integration, and flight-testing under classified or sensitive conditions. His working relationships are characterized by iterative engagement, technical transparency, and a preference for partners who can operate flexibly within agile acquisition frameworks like Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Phase II SBIRs. Dr. Repasky’s contracting profile reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. He prioritizes technical merit and innovation over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that the most capable performers—regardless of business size or certification—are selected based on capability alone. While small businesses are not formally targeted, their participation remains common due to the specialized nature of the research solicited. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541715, encompassing physical and engineering R&D for aerospace systems. He routinely acquires services related to hypersonic propulsion modeling, autonomous flight control algorithms, additive manufacturing of turbine components, and immersive augmented reality maintenance systems. His domain expertise spans propulsion physics, avionics integration, and rapid technology transition from lab to flight.