Geralyn Warner

Geralyn Warner serves as a Contracting Officer for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s RDK division (FA9451), where she leads the acquisition of advanced research and development services critical to national security and air dominance. Her portfolio centers on high-priority technical initiatives in directed energy, electro-optics, laser systems, and advanced instrumentation, ensuring the rapid transition of scientific innovation into operational aerospace capabilities. She manages complex, mission-critical contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks, often involving multi-year, high-risk R&D efforts requiring stringent technical oversight and performance-based acquisition strategies. Warner collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of prime contractors and research institutions specializing in physical and engineering sciences, including defense aerospace primes, university-affiliated research centers, and specialized technology firms with deep expertise in laser vulnerability analysis and high-energy system integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, technical milestone validation, and agile contract modifications to accommodate evolving scientific requirements. She fosters long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering proprietary R&D under classified and unclassified environments, prioritizing technical excellence and mission alignment over cost alone. Her procurement patterns reflect a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a preference for full and open competition to ensure access to the broadest pool of technical capability. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs, she remains responsive to qualified small businesses that demonstrate proven expertise in her technical domains. Warner’s primary focus is NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she procures cutting-edge solutions in laser physics, optical diagnostics, beam control systems, and advanced sensor development. Her work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperatives in next-generation weapon systems and survivability technologies, requiring deep familiarity with DoD acquisition regulations and technical evaluation criteria for scientific R&D.