Jeremy Otis

Jeremy Otis serves as a Contracting Officer within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (FA8650), where he leads the acquisition of advanced aerospace propulsion systems, hypersonic technologies, and high-performance materials critical to maintaining U.S. air and space dominance. He manages complex research and development contracts that bridge fundamental science and operational capability, ensuring timely delivery of cutting-edge propulsion solutions, adaptive flight control systems, and mission-critical functional materials. His portfolio is heavily focused on engineering R&D, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract administration to support rapid prototyping and transition of next-generation technologies. Otis maintains longstanding relationships with industry leaders including UES Inc., General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit Aerosystems Inc., and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense aerospace contractors with proven expertise in propulsion systems, composite materials, and systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and collaborative development, often utilizing Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and basic ordering agreements to accelerate innovation cycles and streamline collaboration between government and industry. Notably, Otis does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides; all of his acquisitions are competed without restriction under full and open competition. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the technologies procured, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors possesses the necessary expertise in hypersonics, propulsion physics, and advanced materials science. His procurement strategy prioritizes technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. His primary focus is on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—where he procures advanced propulsion testing, computational fluid dynamics modeling, high-temperature material characterization, and integrated flight systems engineering services. His domain expertise spans gas turbine propulsion, scramjet development, thermal protection systems, and next-generation fuel systems, making him a key enabler of the Air Force’s strategic propulsion modernization agenda.