Gregory Galbraith

Gregory Galbraith 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 contracts for next-generation propulsion systems, hypersonic flight technologies, and high-performance functional materials, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and technical performance requirements. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge R&D and operational deployment, managing acquisitions that support fundamental and applied research initiatives across propulsion, adaptive flight control, and advanced materials development. Galbraith maintains consistent, long-term relationships with leading aerospace and engineering contractors, including UES INC, General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit Aerosystems Inc., and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in propulsion systems, computational modeling, materials science, and systems integration. His negotiation approach emphasizes technical rigor, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaborative environments that accelerate innovation while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His contracting portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This underscores a mission-driven focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, his procurement strategy remains transparent and merit-based, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, high-impact solutions. Galbraith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he secures advanced aerospace engineering, systems analysis, and computational fluid dynamics support. He also routinely procures NAICS 541430 (Graphic Design Services) for technical visualization and NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) for specialized workforce training and STEM outreach. His domain expertise centers on propulsion systems, hypersonics, and advanced composites, making him a key liaison between technical researchers and industry partners in the defense aerospace sector.