Eric M Ottinger

Eric M. Ottinger 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. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, he oversees the procurement of engineering services and management consulting solutions essential to system integration, sensor modernization, and midcourse/terminal-phase interception technologies. His work directly enables MDA’s mission to develop, test, and field operational missile defense systems through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned contract actions that align with national security imperatives. Ottinger maintains consistent and long-standing relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with these industry leaders to deliver high-performance defense systems and mission-critical engineering support. He also frequently collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc., leveraging their systems engineering and technical assistance expertise across multi-year development programs. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven track records in missile defense domains, emphasizing technical maturity, systems integration capability, and rapid response to evolving threat environments. Ottinger’s portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of his acquisitions awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise required for mission-critical defense systems, prioritizing capability and readiness over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted in his acquisitions, all procurements adhere to federal contracting regulations and competitive fairness standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), reflecting his specialization in systems engineering, architecture design, program management, and technical integration support for missile defense platforms. He routinely procures services related to radar modernization, guidance system development, battle management command and control, and test evaluation support—domains requiring deep aerospace and defense technical proficiency.