Joel L. Perrine

Joel G. Perrine serves as a Contract Specialist within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions for advanced missile defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting MDA’s mission to develop and field layered, integrated defenses against ballistic missile threats. His portfolio primarily consists of research and development contracts focused on sensor modernization, guidance and control systems, and midcourse and terminal-phase interception technologies, often involving high-risk, high-technical-demand projects requiring close coordination with engineering and program management teams. Perrine maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, who serve as principal integrators of missile defense architectures. He also frequently engages Jacobs Technology Inc. for systems engineering and technical assistance services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical risk mitigation, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering partnerships with industry leaders capable of delivering cutting-edge capabilities under stringent security and schedule constraints. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of his awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is present at 14.3%, it is primarily structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting targeted opportunities for qualified small firms without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Perrine’s acquisitions are exclusively categorized under NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—reflecting his deep specialization in advanced defense R&D. He procures services related to radar signal processing, kinetic and non-kinetic interceptors, battle management command and control systems, and missile flight simulation technologies, demonstrating expertise in high-stakes aerospace and defense engineering domains.