Jaclyn R. Torres

Jaclyn R. Torres serves as a Contract Specialist within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Rocket Propulsion Division (FA9453), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced space and aerospace technologies. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focused on supporting rapid prototyping and foundational R&D in space domain awareness, resilient computing, and high-performance instrumentation. She specializes in complex, technically demanding procurements that align with the Department of the Air Force’s strategic imperatives to maintain U.S. dominance in autonomous space operations and next-generation satellite systems. While specific contractor names are not available, Torres engages with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors, research institutions, and technology innovators specializing in aerospace engineering and precision instrumentation. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that incentivize innovation and technical agility. She routinely collaborates with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability systems under stringent government specifications, fostering partnerships that bridge commercial advancements with military requirements. Torres demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 18.2% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her contracts are open competition, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to cultivate emerging capabilities within the defense industrial base, particularly among firms with expertise in advanced engineering and test instrumentation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 and 541712, reflecting deep specialization in physical and engineering R&D services for space systems. She also frequently procures specialized instrumentation under NAICS 334515, indicating expertise in acquiring high-precision sensors and electrical signal measurement devices critical to rocket propulsion testing and space vehicle diagnostics. Her work supports cutting-edge developments in autonomous navigation, space-based sensing, and resilient data architectures.