Eric DiLisi

Eric DiLisi serves as a key procurement lead at NASA Glenn Research Center, where he manages acquisitions critical to advancing next-generation aerospace propulsion and power systems. His responsibilities center on securing specialized industrial gas manufacturing capabilities essential for cryogenic fluid handling, thermal control, and life support technologies in extreme environments. He plays a pivotal role in executing the Center’s mission to develop fission surface power systems and high-efficiency thermal-fluid architectures by ensuring timely access to mission-critical materials and engineered solutions. His acquisitions are predominantly technical, high-integrity contracts requiring strict compliance with aerospace quality standards and NASA-specific engineering specifications. DiLisi maintains a focused contractor base, primarily partnering with TROY SIERRA JV LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and ELECTRONIC FLUOROCARBONS, LLC—organizations with proven expertise in specialty gas production, aerospace-grade fluid systems, and high-purity material supply chains. His working relationships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration, performance-based contracting, and reliance on vendors with deep domain knowledge in cryogenics, fluorocarbon chemistry, and aerospace-qualified manufacturing. These partnerships are built on consistent delivery, technical validation, and adherence to NASA’s stringent safety and contamination control protocols. DiLisi’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the technologies required, where only a limited number of vendors possess the certifications, facilities, and technical capabilities to meet NASA’s mission-critical performance thresholds. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs, the contracting approach remains transparent and competitive, ensuring the best technical solution is selected regardless of vendor size. His primary focus is NAICS 325120—Industrial Gas Manufacturing—encompassing the procurement of high-purity cryogenic gases, specialty fluorocarbons, and advanced thermal transfer fluids. These materials underpin propulsion testing, spacecraft environmental control, and power system thermal management, requiring precise chemical composition, ultra-low contamination levels, and validated performance in vacuum and microgravity conditions. His expertise lies at the intersection of chemical engineering, aerospace systems, and regulated industrial supply chains.