Jason Edge

Jason Edge supports the NASA Stennis Space Center’s mission to advance liquid rocket engine testing and propulsion system verification through expert procurement of engineering services. As a key acquisition professional within the center’s contracting office, he manages the full lifecycle of technical contracts critical to cryogenic fluid handling, power distribution systems, and facility modernization initiatives. His work ensures that mission-critical infrastructure remains operational and capable of supporting next-generation launch vehicle development, aligning procurement activities directly with NASA’s strategic goals for propulsion reliability and test facility resilience. Edge’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on engineering services, with all awarded contracts falling under NAICS 541330. He routinely engages with specialized engineering firms experienced in aerospace propulsion testing, cryogenic system design, and high-power test stand integration. His contractor relationships are built on technical rigor and performance accountability, favoring vendors with proven expertise in NASA’s unique test environment and regulatory compliance requirements. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently partners with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in rocket engine validation and facility systems engineering. There are no set-aside preferences in his acquisition strategy; all procurements are conducted as full and open competitions. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic categorizations. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, qualified small firms with demonstrated expertise in propulsion engineering are evaluated on equal footing with larger entities based on technical merit and past performance. His technical domain centers on advanced engineering services for rocket propulsion test infrastructure, including cryogenic test bed design, thermal management systems, and automated data acquisition for engine validation. He procures services that enable continuous, high-fidelity testing of liquid-fueled engines, ensuring the reliability of propulsion systems for NASA’s Artemis and future exploration missions.