Gregg De Felicibus

Gregg De Felicibus serves as a key procurement lead at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, supporting the agency’s critical mission to advance liquid rocket engine testing and cryogenic propulsion systems. Responsible for managing complex acquisition strategies for facility infrastructure and technical services, he ensures the center’s test stands, power distribution networks, and cryogenic fluid handling systems remain operational and modernized. His work directly enables the verification of next-generation launch vehicles, requiring precise alignment with federal acquisition regulations and technical specifications for high-reliability engineering systems. He typically handles service-based acquisitions involving facility maintenance, engineering support, and specialized testing equipment procurement. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, De Felicibus maintains a consistent partnership model with firms capable of delivering mission-critical infrastructure services under stringent aerospace standards. His procurement approach emphasizes technical competency in cryogenic systems, power integrity, and facility resilience, favoring vendors with proven experience in NASA’s unique test environment. Relationships are built around performance-based contracting, with a strong emphasis on compliance, safety, and long-term operational sustainability. De Felicibus exhibits a pronounced preference for HUBZone set-asides, which account for two-thirds of his acquisitions, reflecting a deep commitment to economic development in historically underutilized business zones. This pattern underscores his dedication to expanding small business participation in high-stakes federal space infrastructure contracts. The remaining third of awards are non-set-aside, typically reserved for specialized technical services where sole-source or limited competition is justified by mission necessity. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution), a classification that, in this context, supports the delivery of high-purity gaseous and cryogenic propellants, fueling infrastructure, and associated utility systems essential for rocket engine testing. His expertise lies in procuring specialized engineering services for gas distribution networks, pressure regulation systems, and safety-critical piping that interface with liquid hydrogen and oxygen handling facilities, demonstrating a unique alignment between utility infrastructure contracting and advanced aerospace propulsion requirements.