Jaquilla E. White

Jaquilla E. White serves as a key procurement professional at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, supporting the agency’s mission to advance propulsion systems, space vehicle technologies, and mission-critical science capabilities for deep space exploration. She manages complex acquisition programs focused on research and development in physical and engineering sciences, overseeing contracts for advanced rocket engine design, guided missile systems, and computational infrastructure essential to propulsion testing and Moon-to-Mars architecture studies. Her work ensures timely delivery of high-risk, high-reward technical solutions that align with NASA’s strategic goals for human spaceflight beyond low Earth orbit. White maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized technology firms including Bastion Technologies Inc. and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, both of which provide engineering services, systems integration, and analytical support for propulsion and vehicle systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical excellence and mission readiness, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering sophisticated, mission-critical R&D outcomes under stringent aerospace standards. These relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in hypersonics, fluid dynamics, and real-time data acquisition systems. White’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing performance, innovation, and risk mitigation over set-aside preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through designated programs, the nature of the work often attracts capable small firms through open competition. Her primary focus is on NAICS 541715—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where she procures advanced engineering services, computational modeling, test facility support, and systems analysis for next-generation propulsion technologies. Her expertise lies in acquiring complex, high-stakes technical solutions that underpin NASA’s deep space exploration initiatives.