Gary A Simpson

Gary A. Simpson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical aerospace and space-based sustainment capabilities. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for complex technical contracts supporting guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness of national defense assets. His portfolio emphasizes long-term sustainment, modernization, and technical support services for mission-critical space and aerospace platforms, requiring deep expertise in defense acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting. Mr. Simpson maintains relationships with a broad range of defense contractors specializing in systems engineering, technical support, and communications infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he routinely engages firms with proven capabilities in space systems sustainment, signal processing, and command and control modernization. His procurement approach favors established industry partners with demonstrated technical proficiency and past performance in classified and unclassified defense environments, fostering collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships. Mr. Simpson’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and industrial base breadth rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the high-stakes, mission-critical nature of his portfolio. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, his process remains compliant with all federal acquisition regulations and encourages competition across all sizes of vendors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications Services), reflecting his emphasis on satellite communications and networked command systems, complemented by NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) for systems integration and technical analysis. He consistently procures advanced engineering support, cybersecurity-enhanced communications, and sustainment services for space-based assets, demonstrating specialized expertise in the intersection of aerospace systems and next-generation telecommunications infrastructure.