Edward A. Langwinski

Edward A. Langwinski serves as a Contracting Officer for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a critical role in securing advanced technical capabilities to support the nation’s layered ballistic missile defense architecture. He manages complex acquisitions for research, development, and systems integration projects, ensuring alignment with MDA’s strategic objectives in midcourse and terminal-phase interception technologies. His portfolio centers on mission-critical defense systems requiring rigorous testing, sensor modernization, and guided weapon integration, often involving high-technology software and engineering services under FAR and DFARS compliance. Langwinski maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense prime contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corp. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, who provide integrated missile defense solutions, radar systems, and command-and-control software. He also engages Jacobs Technology Inc. for specialized engineering and technical support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with industry leaders possessing proven expertise in missile defense domains, fostering collaboration on rapid prototyping, system interoperability, and fielding timelines critical to national security. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This underscores a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria, prioritizing performance, innovation, and readiness over programmatic diversity targets. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, the nature of the acquisitions often involves subcontracting opportunities for specialized firms within the defense industrial base. Langwinski’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting heavy investment in software development for missile tracking, battle management, and discrimination algorithms. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), supporting advanced modeling, simulation, and systems engineering for next-generation interceptors and sensor architectures. His expertise centers on the integration of software-intensive, high-reliability systems essential to the operational success of the nation’s missile defense enterprise.