Jason Correll

Jason Correll serves as an Agreements Negotiator within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (FA8650), where he plays a pivotal role in structuring and executing complex research and development agreements to advance next-generation aerospace propulsion, hypersonics, and high-performance materials. His responsibilities include negotiating sole-source, cost-reimbursement, and other non-traditional acquisition instruments to accelerate innovation in mission-critical technologies. Correll’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to bridge fundamental scientific discovery with operational capability, ensuring timely delivery of advanced propulsion systems and adaptive flight control technologies for U.S. air and space dominance. He maintains long-standing, mission-critical relationships with industry leaders including UES INC, General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit AeroSystems Inc, and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, often involving proprietary research, prototype development, and classified engineering support. Correll consistently engages with prime contractors possessing specialized expertise in aerospace systems integration, materials science, and computational fluid dynamics, fostering agile, performance-based contracting approaches tailored to high-risk, high-reward R&D environments. Correll’s acquisition portfolio is exclusively classified under “No Set-Aside” preferences, reflecting the highly specialized, non-competitive nature of the technical requirements he manages. His contracting patterns prioritize technical excellence and mission urgency over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the unique demands of cutting-edge propulsion research where only a limited pool of qualified vendors possesses the necessary clearance, facilities, and domain expertise. His primary focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he procures advanced materials, propulsion subsystems, hypersonic test hardware, and simulation tools. He specializes in securing technical services related to combustion dynamics, thermal protection systems, and adaptive control algorithms, ensuring the Air Force maintains technological superiority in next-generation flight systems.