Jacob Perez

Jacob Perez serves as a key procurement lead at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, supporting the development and deployment of advanced space systems and Earth observation instrumentation. He manages complex acquisitions for engineering services and specialized aerospace hardware, ensuring alignment with NASA’s mission to advance scientific discovery through cutting-edge technology. His work spans the full lifecycle of contract execution—from requirements definition and source selection to performance monitoring—primarily supporting spacecraft integration, sensor development, and deep-space communication systems. Perez plays a critical role in translating scientific objectives into actionable procurement strategies that meet stringent technical, schedule, and compliance requirements. He maintains strategic relationships with high-impact contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lexington division, partnering with organizations capable of delivering precision-engineered solutions for spaceborne instrumentation and mission-critical systems. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, innovation, and mission assurance, often engaging with research institutions and specialized aerospace firms that bring advanced R&D capabilities to bear on NASA’s most demanding technical challenges. Perez’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance enables access to niche capabilities while fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to high-stakes space missions, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to socioeconomic contracting without compromising mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where he sources systems engineering, mission design, and test & evaluation support, and NAICS 333242 (Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing), where he procures specialized equipment for fabricating and testing space-qualified electronics. His domain expertise centers on space systems engineering, radiation-hardened electronics, and sensor development for Earth and planetary science missions.