JaeSun Riley

JaeSun Riley serves as a secondary procurement contact at NASA Langley Research Center, supporting the agency’s mission to advance aeronautics and space exploration through technical research and development. While not the primary contracting officer, Riley plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for high-priority R&D initiatives. Their work primarily supports complex engineering and scientific procurements related to aerospace systems, including hypersonics, spacecraft instrumentation, and advanced materials, ensuring alignment with NASA’s strategic technology development goals. Riley typically engages in solicitations requiring specialized technical expertise and collaborates closely with program engineers and technical specialists to define requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. Riley maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Jackson Bond Enterprises, LLC, the University of Utah, and Roche Diagnostics Corporation, reflecting a blend of defense-oriented engineering firms, academic research institutions, and biomedical technology providers. These partnerships indicate a pattern of engaging both commercial and non-traditional aerospace vendors capable of delivering niche capabilities in instrumentation, sensor systems, and advanced manufacturing. The relationships are characterized by long-term technical collaboration rather than transactional procurement, suggesting a focus on sustained innovation and prototype development. Riley’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. However, 25% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate and measured commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising technical requirements. This balance reflects a pragmatic approach to socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. The primary NAICS focus areas include 541715 and 541712, underscoring deep engagement in physical and engineering research and development, particularly in atmospheric flight and space systems. Additional activity in 336413 and 335314 reveals procurement of specialized aircraft components and industrial control systems, aligning with Langley’s focus on next-generation aerospace vehicles and embedded instrumentation. Riley’s expertise lies in acquiring high-fidelity test equipment, sensor arrays, and systems requiring rigorous validation in extreme environments.