Jason Theriault

Jason Theriault serves as a key procurement lead within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s FA8651 Rwk office, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to advance next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through foundational R&D. He manages complex acquisitions for high-risk, high-reward scientific and engineering projects, with a focus on instrumentation and control systems critical to autonomous systems, hypersonics, and infrared scene projection. His procurement activities center on securing cutting-edge hardware and sensor technologies that enable experimental validation and operational prototyping, aligning closely with AFRL’s strategic priorities in physical sciences and advanced engineering. Theriault typically handles sole-source and competitive negotiated contracts requiring deep technical expertise and rigorous performance evaluation. His primary contractor relationship is with Concurrent Real-Time, Inc., a specialized provider of real-time computing and embedded systems for defense and aerospace applications. This partnership reflects a pattern of sustained engagement with niche technology vendors capable of delivering mission-critical, low-volume, high-integrity instrumentation systems. Theriault’s contracting approach emphasizes technical fidelity over volume, favoring vendors with proven capability in ruggedized, high-performance control and measurement systems rather than broad commercial suppliers. His working relationships are characterized by deep technical collaboration and long-term engagement with specialized firms that meet stringent DoD performance and security standards. Theriault’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, indicating a consistent focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, this reflects the specialized nature of the technologies procured—where only a limited pool of qualified vendors possesses the requisite expertise in industrial process control instrumentation and embedded real-time systems. His primary NAICS classification is 334513, underscoring his specialization in the procurement of precision instruments for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables. This includes high-fidelity sensors, data acquisition systems, real-time controllers, and integrated testbed hardware used in hypersonic flight testing, guided munitions development, and infrared target simulation. His domain expertise lies at the intersection of aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and instrumentation, ensuring acquisitions align with AFRL’s mission to deliver decisive technological advantage.