Gary Wiviott

Gary A. Wiviott serves as a Contract Negotiator within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (FA8650), where he plays a pivotal role in securing advanced aerospace technologies critical to U.S. air and space dominance. He specializes in negotiating complex research and development contracts for next-generation propulsion systems, hypersonic flight technologies, and high-performance functional materials. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to accelerate the transition of foundational science into operational capabilities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical innovations through rigorous technical evaluation and risk-informed contracting practices. Wiviott maintains consistent, long-term relationships with industry leaders such as UES INC, General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit Aerosystems Inc., and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense aerospace contractors with proven expertise in propulsion engineering, computational fluid dynamics, and advanced materials development. His negotiation approach emphasizes technical alignment, performance-based acquisition strategies, and structured milestone-based delivery frameworks to ensure scientific rigor and programmatic accountability. Wiviott’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a focus on mission-critical capabilities requiring specialized technical depth rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his contracting patterns, he consistently evaluates vendor capacity, past performance, and technical feasibility as primary selection criteria, ensuring that all awards meet the stringent demands of classified and high-consequence R&D programs. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—focusing on fundamental and applied research in propulsion systems, adaptive flight control, and advanced composite materials. He routinely engages with firms capable of delivering high-fidelity simulations, materials characterization, and prototype validation under tight developmental timelines, underscoring his deep expertise in engineering R&D contracting within the aerospace defense sector.